Liverpool are reportedly interested in Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez after the Spaniard expressed a desire to leave the La Liga champions.
The Reds have long since been credited with an admiration of the 26-year-old and could be set to further their advances this summer.
Facing likely competition from both Manchester United and Manchester City, Jurgen Klopp could get his hands on Saul for €40 million (£34.31 million).
That is according to a report from Spanish outlet AS, as cited by The Anfield Buzz on Twitter.
Twitter:
| Liverpool are paying close attention to Saul’s situation at Atletico Madrid.
[AS] https://t.co/62JhM4D0fl (@TheAnfieldBuzz)
Signed from Rayo Vallecano in 2014, the 19-cap ace has become a mainstay in Diego Simeone’s side.
Despite making 337 appearances during a seven-year spell in the capital, the report claims the man described as the ‘complete midfielder’ by six-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi, will be allowed to leave the Wanda Metropolitano.
During the successful 2020/21 campaign, Saul scored twice and created one goal in 41 appearances in all competitions.
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Valued at £36million and with a contract until 2026 in Madrid (Transfermarkt), signing the all-action ace for the mooted fee would represent an impressive piece of business.
Cited for possessing an abundance of midfield attributes, in particular in a defensive sense, the Spaniard would be a like for like replacement for Gini Wijnaldum at Anfield.
Whilst many Kopites may point towards the need for a more forward-thinking midfield option, Saul has a proven track record of influencing top-level matches – including the winner against the Reds last year.
