Liverpool have not been able to make the reinforcements they had envisaged.They sought a new defensive midfielder, but failed to acquire Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi. With the transfer window deadline running low, many supporters have voiced their frustration.
Referring to Liverpool’s reinforcements, David Lynch (English journalist) revealed continued interest in Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Rayan Aït-Nouri, suggesting that an interesting development could lie ahead if the Greek defender were to leave.
“I know they’ve got an interest in Ait-Nouri at Wolves. That’s out there. They really like the player, that’s clear, and I think that’s a deal they could do.”
“Are they going to go down that route? Do they want that flying left-back/winger type, or will they try to move towards more what Arsenal and Manchester City are doing with a centre-half who can play left-back? It’s a really interesting one.”
“I wouldn’t discount Ait-Nouri. If Tsimikas did move on, you’re trying for a succession plan for Robertson because he’s at the back end of his career now. He’s a little bit older and maybe you need a younger left-back there. If that’s what they want profile-wise, he would make a lot of sense to me.”
Anfield Agenda
Realistically, Liverpool’s priority is at centre-back rather than left-back. The 27-year-old defender Joe Gomez, who is back in the England squad, performed outstandingly on the same side last season and has a back-up system in place.
It is hard to imagine a future where the Algerian left-back heads to Anfield, as there is no way they would let go of Tsimikas, who has performed well in pre-season, but is there any chance of that happening…?