Liverpool are reportedly ‘considering a move’ for Real Madrid outcast Luka Jovic.
Reds’ boss Jurgen Klopp is believed to be weighing up alternative options in the attacking department to bolster the Anfield ranks.
Jovic was signed by Los Blancos for an eye-watering £52.4million in 2019 (Sky Sports) but has since struggled to recapture the form he showed at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Now, according to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, as cited by Transfer News Central on Twitter, Liverpool are keeping tabs on the Serb.
The report claims that Klopp is eyeing up a different type of operator in attack and the 18-times capped Serbia international could fit the bill as soon as January.
Since arriving in the Spanish capital, Jovic has scored just twice in 38 appearances and was loaned back to Frankfurt for the 2020/21 campaign.
So far this season the 23-year-old, previously hailed as a ‘magical player’ by Lionel Messi, has played just 60 minutes in La Liga.
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Signing additional attacking options should be at the forefront of Klopp’s mind when it comes to possible January additions.
Liverpool are set to lose Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane to the African Cup of Nations and will have to guard against a dip in output as a result.
Although the £18million valued Jovic has endured a difficult spell in Spain, there remains a talented player who netted 17 Bundesliga goals in the 2018/19 season.
Perhaps more of a predatory frontman than the likes of Roberto Firmino, at the right price, or even on loan, Jovic would provide a worthwhile option to Klopp.
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