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title: "Liverpool eye move for Philipp Max"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Oliver Birch"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2019-07-27T19:17:34Z"
modified: "2019-07-27T19:47:51Z"
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# Liverpool eye move for Philipp Max

Liverpool are reportedly eyeing a move for Augsburg defender Philipp Max this summer as Jurgen Klopp looks to strengthen his options at left-back, though the Reds could face competition from Barcelona and Newcastle.

[According to Wales Online](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-make-20m-approach-man-16657286), Max could be available for a fee in the region of €20million, though that figure could rise amid interest from the trio.

Liverpool have been linked with a move for a left-back this summer, with the departure of Alberto Moreno leaving Andy Robertson as Klopp’s only recognised senior figure in that position, though James Milner is capable of filling in as a left-sided full-back.

![Matthias Hangst/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/07/1152870993.jpg)

Barcelona are also said to be in the market for a left-back to offer competition for Jordi Alba, and had been linked with a surprise move for Moreno upon his contract expiry.

Max enjoyed an impressive 2018/19 campaign for Augsburg, scoring four and assisting seven goals in all competitions last season.