Having sealed the arrival of Ibrahima Konate with superb efficiency early in the transfer window, many might’ve expected a host of other new arrivals to follow at Anfield.
That hasn’t been the case however as in typical Liverpool style, the business has since been kept well under wraps despite a host of links to all and sundry.
Jurgen Klopp is expected to attempt to bolster the attacking options this summer after both Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane fell short of their expected mark last season.
According to Fabio Santini (via Area Napoli), as cited by LFC Transfer Room on Twitter, the latest name linked with the Reds is Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne.
Twitter:
Liverpool have a ‘strong interest’ in Napoli’s Lorenzo Insigne [Fabio Santini via @areanapoliit] https://t.co/GGHmVhWGqo (@LFCTransferRoom)
Currently starring for Italy at Euro 2020, the 30-year-old has entered the final 12 months of a contract in Naples and could have reached a deadlock over the finances involved in a new deal.
This state of affairs has prompted the Italian journalist to reveal both Liverpool and Atletico Madrid have declared themselves as interested parties in the 45-cap star.
During 2020/21, Insigne scored 19 goals and registered another seven assists in 35 Serie A outings.
Hailed as the ‘greatest Italian talent in 10 years’ by legendary compatriot Arrigo Sacchi, the Napoli captain scored against Klopp’s side in a 1-0 victory back in March 2018.
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Valued at £43.2million (Transfermarkt) signing the experienced star would represent a large outlay for the Anfield club despite the dwindling contract.
A true legend in Napoli having netted 109 goals for the club, Insigne certainly still possesses the quality to be an asset at Liverpool.
However, at 30 and with wage demands deemed too high currently, it seems a move to Merseyside is unlikely at this moment.
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