Jurgen Klopp could be set to raid the Bundesliga for a bargain once again, according to SportBild.
The German is thought to be interested in young attacker Julian Brandt, who currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen.
The 20-year-old already has four senior caps for his country and last season at Leverkusen he scored 10 goals and had eight assists in his 44 appearances.
SportBild suggest that, despite Brandt’s contract running until June 2019, he can leave early for €12.5m – a bargain by all accounts.
Sadio Mane is due to jet off with Senegal for the AFCON early next year and Klopp and his staff are keen to try and replace the remarkable impact and influence he’s had this season, understandably.
Recent links have suggested Christian Pulisic is a target, with Borussia Dortmund denying he’d be sold, but Brandt could represent a cheaper, more viable option for the club.
Since arriving on Merseyside, Klopp has picked up a number of players from his homeland, all at very reasonable prices.
Both Joel Matip and Loris Karius joined the Reds last summer for free and circa. £5m respectively, with both already playing a significant part in Liverpool’s strong start to the season.
Before his reign, Liverpool also purchased Emre Can for a sensible figure, one that increasingly looks to be a very good deal.
Julian Brandt may well be the next Bundesliga to Liverpool mover.
