Liverpool have been heavily linked with Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez in recent days and a potential move could remain on the cards.
The Reds looked for a long time to be the frontrunners for the 26-year-old’s signature until La Liga giants Barcelona offered the return of Antoine Griezmann to the Spanish capital club.
That move seemed to take precedent over any interest from Anfield and Jurgen Klopp was facing the possibility of missing out on Saul.
However, according to Sky Sports journalist Matteo Moretto, as cited by Football Talk on Twitter, the mooted high-profile exchange could be fading.
Twitter: The Saúl-Griezmann swap is cooling down. So far it has not fallen through but it is cooling down. The clubs have no… https://t.co/XEhmUWirMi (@Football_TaIk)
Ironically, Griezmann is reportedly being made available to Liverpool this summer as the Frenchman looks set to leave the Camp Nou.
As for Saul, the 19 times capped Spanish ace has been a superb servant to Atletico and made 33 league appearances last term as Diego Simeone’s side lifted the title.
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Signing the Spaniard this summer would be the perfect antidote for a departed Gini Wijnaldum.
Capable of playing in numerous positions across midfield, Saul is a high-quality operator at the top level and would slot straight into Klopp’s squad with little adaptation required.
Valued at £36million and under contract until 2026 (Transfermarkt), landing the ace for anything close to the mooted £43million asking price would be a shrewd piece of business for the Reds.
