Liverpool are reportedly ‘willing to pay’ the release clause required to sign Sevilla defender Jules Kounde.
The Reds have been tentatively linked with a move for the 23-year-old previously and could now be set to step up their interest.
Pursued by Premier League rivals Chelsea during the summer, Kounde is hot property following a rapid rise to prominence in La Liga.
According to a report from Spanish outlet El Nacional, as cited by RumorsTransfersNews24/7 on Twitter, Liverpool are now prepared to splash the cash on the Frenchman.
Liverpool are 'willing to pay' Jules Kounde's €90 million release clause, according to reports from Spain.(El Nacional)
— RumorsTransfersNews24/7 📰 (@rumorstransfers) January 10, 2022
The report claims that the seven-times capped France ace is the ‘chosen one’ by Jurgen Klopp and the Anfield club are ‘considering’ meeting the €90million (£75million) mark.
This season the man once hailed as a ‘top player’ by Kevin Campbell has scored once and provided one assist in 24 appearances across all competitions.
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Valued at £54million and under contract in Seville until 2024 (Transfermarkt), signing Kounde for the mooted release clause would represent value for money.
Albeit the Reds are somewhat awash with high quality central defensive options, it’s currently hard to predict what the future holds for Joe Gomez in particular.
Possessing a range of key attributes to be an elite operator, partnering the former FC Girondins Bordeaux starlet with compatriot Ibrahima Konate would see the Reds in impressive health for years to come.
