Saudi Arabia continue to show interest in Egyptian international Mohamed Salah, whose departure is uncertain due to the fact that he is one year away from the expiry of his contract. Furthermore, Liverpool are in search of a new attacker, as their forward line-up’s scoring output declined over the second half of last season.
In addition to Spanish international Nico Williams, who also played in EURO 2024, national team midfielder Dani Olmo and Georgia international Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, there were also reports that negotiations over the acquisition of England international Anthony Gordon had been conducted.
According to Milliyet, Liverpool have started a search for Turkish international Barış Alper Yılmaz, who also made an impact at the UEFA European Championships. Other clubs Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have also expressed interest.
The Galatasaray FW, who scored seven goals and provided 12 assists in 55 games last season through the Süper Lig and Champions League, plays mainly on the left and right wing, but also as a centre-forward. He was also used at times in the left or right back position, showing his exceptional versatility.
In the quarter-finals of EURO 2024 against the Netherlands, the 24-year-old attacker proved that he can also shine at the top level.
Following his performances in European competitions, his club are considering selling him to the highest bidder: he is under contract until 2027 and is keen to get a minimum transfer fee of €30 million.
There is no mention of whether new manager Arne Slot’s Liverpool will make an offer, but the asking price is not that problematic and the possibility of bringing him to Anfield as a valuable team member cannot be ruled out.
So will the 24-year-old Turkish winger make the step up this summer…?