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title: "Virals: Liverpool set to go on the ‘offensive’ in Saul Niguez pursuit"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2021-07-08T15:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-07-08T15:00:00Z"
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# Virals: Liverpool set to go on the ‘offensive’ in Saul Niguez pursuit

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/07/08/virals-liverpool-in-contact-with-lazio-over-sergej-milinkovic-savic/) are reportedly set to ramp up their pursuit of Atletico Madrid midfielder [Saul Niguez](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/07/05/virals-fabrizio-romano-claims-target-saul-niguez-could-leave-this-summer/) this summer.

The Reds have been [linked](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/5-midfielders-liverpool-could-sign-to-replace-gini-wijnaldum) with a host of potential Gini Wijnaldum replacements in recent weeks and could be stepping up their efforts as pre-season fast approaches.

Jurgen Klopp will welcome a majority of the first-team squad [back to Kirkby next Monday](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-might-facing-26m-blow-20979613) as preparations begin for the 2021/22 campaign.

According to [Atleti Francia](https://twitter.com/AtletiFrancia/status/1413077252863049728) on Twitter, the Anfield club are aiming to do with the acquisition of Saul.

> Twitter: ![🚨](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.0.1/svg/1f6a8.svg)![💣](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.0.1/svg/1f4a3.svg) INFO ATLETIFRANCIA
>
> Liverpool va passer à l’offensive très prochainement et offrir 40M€ pour Saul Niguez.
>
> → Off… https://t.co/c7I7Du0tsy (@AtletiFrancia)

Translated, the account claims Liverpool are preparing a bid of €40million (£34.4million) for the midfielder, an offer that could promt Atletico to accept.

The 26-year-old has been the heartbeat of Diego Simeone’s side for some time, amassing [337 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/saul-niguez/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/148928) since switching from city rivals Real Madrid as a teenager.

During a [La Liga title-winning campaign](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/atletico-real-madrid-la-liga-title-suarez-b1852156.html) last term, the [19 times capped](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/saul-niguez/nationalmannschaft/spieler/148928/verein_id/3375) Spain international made 33 league outings – earning an average [Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/saul-niguez/116955) rating of 6.87.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Signing the versatile Spaniard would certainly fill the void left by Wijnaldum in Klopp’s [squad](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/first-team).

Despite [missing five games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/saul-niguez/verletzungen/spieler/148928) last season with a muscle issue, previously the ace had missed just two matches across two full campaigns.

Valued at £36million and under contract until 2026 at the Wanda Metropolitano ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/saul-niguez/marktwertverlauf/spieler/148928)), the mooted price tag would represent shrewd business for a player potentially [looking for a new challenge](https://www.larazon.es/deportes/laotraliga/20210701/scxiplu2pjag7b6tomrh5inqh4.html).

Predominantly an out and out central midfielder, Saul has also [deputised on either wing](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/saul-niguez/leistungsdaten/spieler/148928) as well as playing both in more advanced and defensive roles, underlining his true versatility.

Moreover, the Elche-born star has previously [praised](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/feb/17/saul-niguez-atletico-madrid-liverpool-champions-league) Klopp’s side, describing Liverpool as an ‘incredible’ outfit.