Liverpool have reportedly made contact with Serie A giants Napoli regarding a potential deal for midfield playmaker Piotr Zielinski.
The Reds have been long term admirers of the Polish international after previous attempts to land the 27-year-old fell short.
As Jurgen Klopp looks to replace the now Paris Saint-Germain star Gini Wijnaldum, Zielinski could be coming into view once again.
That’s according to a report from Calciomercato, as cited by LFC Transfer Room on Twitter, claiming Anfield officials have made the first move.
Twitter:
Liverpool have been linked with Napoli’s Piotr Zielinski. It’s thought Klopp has a long-term ‘obsession’ with the… https://t.co/ci4qqP9jAV (@LFCTransferRoom)
The report states that the interest is ‘concrete’ as Klopp still harbours an ‘old obsession’ with the 63-cap star and that Napoli would be open to accepting a reasonable fee for their man.
Hailed as a ‘complete midfielder’ by Carlo Ancelotti, Zielinski enjoyed another superb season in 2020/21 – scoring 10 and adding another 13 assists in 46 outings in all competitions.
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Valued at £45million and under contract in Naples until 2024 (Transfermarkt), various reports have speculated over a lofty release clause for the Pole – believed to be in the region of £90million.
Whilst it’s unthinkable that the Reds would shell out that sum for a midfielder in this window, the mention of a willingness to negotiate should pique the interest.
Capable of playing in a host of midfield positions, Zielinski would provide the creativity and versatility currently lacking in the Anfield ranks.
