Liverpool have been extensively linked with Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez in recent weeks as a possible replacement to Gini Wijnaldum.
The Reds looked to be close to landing the 26-year-old at one stage before Barcelona proposed a swap deal involving Atletico icon Antoine Greizmann making a return to the Spanish capital.
As that deal seemingly stutters, Jurgen Klopp could return for Saul, albeit with competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea.
Now, the agent of the midfielder, Joshua Barnett, has spoken out via Dario AS, as cited by Liverpool FC News on Twitter, regarding the star’s future.
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Barnett said: “Nothing has been decided, Saul has as many options to stay as to leave. Saul will do with his future what is best for Saul.”
Capped on 19 occasions by Spain at senior level, the versatile midfield ace has until now been more or less a one-club man – only spending a shirt spell on loan at Rayo Vallecano.
In 13 years with Atletico having made the switch from arch-rivals Real Madrid, Saul has made 337 first-team appearances for Colchoneros.
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Signing the £36million valued Spaniard this summer would be a major coup for the Reds.
Predominantly a like for like replacement for Wijnaldum in Klopp’s squad, Saul offers more in the way of versatility having featured in more advanced and defensive roles as well as on either wing.
Whether the ace can oust Fabinho, Jordan Henderson and compatriot Thiago to be part of the likely first choice trio remains to be seen, but he certainly possesses the quality to do so.
