Liverpool’s midfield depth with Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch awakening and Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister continuing his consistent performances. With Curtis Jones and Wataru Endo also in reserve, the squad is rock solid.
However, manager Arne Slot has been trying to reinforce the squad since last summer.
He has been looking at midfielders who have emerged in Europe, notably Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi, whom he failed to acquire, although this is largely due to the difference between the characteristics of the Japanese midfielder and the ability required by the Dutch coach.
According to Anfield Watch, Liverpool are keeping a close eye on France’s promising young midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery from Paris Saint-Germain, and are willing to pay a transfer fee above his valuation to bring him to Anfield.
The central midfielder, aged just 18, has already made 100 first-team appearances and has made his debut for France in 2023, having started six games on the pitch so far. He is literally a gem and could be the future of the team and national team’s midfield.
The potential problem is the long-term contract until June 2029, which he signed last summer; it is obvious that the PSG side will not have to break, and will be bullish in their negotiations, and Liverpool, who believe in getting the right price, are unlikely to pay a breakthrough.
Meanwhile, the paper also reports that they have contacted Jorge Mendes, the 18-year-old midfielder’s agent. He says he has a good relationship with Michael Edwards and Julian Ward, which could be a positive factor in a move.
The player himself is open to a new challenge and has also been talking to Ibrahima Konate, a 25-year-old defender for France and Liverpool, about a move.
A young talent with excellent ball technique and ball carrying skills and enough potential to be at the forefront for the next decade or more, can the Reds put a deal together with their excellent negotiating skills…?