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title: "Virals: Liverpool target Saul Niguez ‘waiting’ for EPL offer"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-07-16T07:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-07-16T07:00:00Z"
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# Virals: Liverpool target Saul Niguez ‘waiting’ for EPL offer

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/07/15/virals-ex-liverpool-ace-luis-alberto-asks-to-leave-lazio/) target [Saul Niguez](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/07/14/virals-atletico-madrid-star-saul-niguez-had-half-a-foot-in-liverpool/) is believed to be waiting on offers from the Premier League this summer.

The 26-year-old Spaniard has emerged as an apparent [top target](https://as.com/futbol/2021/06/26/primera/1624725958_236990.html) for the Reds in recent days and speculation over the move was tantamount.

However, all bets seemed to be off for a period as [Barcelona offered Atletico Madrid to re-sign Antoine Griezmann](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12356402/antoine-griezmann-and-saul-niguez-barcelona-in-talks-with-atletico-madrid-in-talks-over-swap-deal) in exchange for Saul and cash.

According to journalist [Matteo Moretto](https://twitter.com/MatteMoretto/status/1415641384732741632) on Twitter, any deal with the La Liga rivals is not imminent and instead those associated with the player are waiting for English interest.

> Twitter: Operación trueque Griezmann-Saúl. Hay optimismo, cierto, pero NO es inminente: paciencia. Faltan cosas. No hay acue… https://t.co/ygOUp4XVRd (@MatteMoretto)

Previously Fabrizio Romano has [suggested](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1415359418246615042) Liverpool are one of the clubs in waiting for the midfielder.

Furthermore, Spanish outlet [*El Desmarque*](https://eldesmarque.com/madrid/atletico-de-madrid/noticias-2/222037-saul-ante-el-quedate-de-la-aficion-y-las-preguntas-sobre-su-marcha-ya-me-echan-de-aqui-tio?ssp), have reported Saul responding to fans asking why a departure was on the cards by stating ‘they’re kicking me out’.

Last season the [19-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/saul-niguez/leistungsdaten/spieler/148928) Spain ace made [41 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/saul-niguez/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/148928) across all competitions as Atletico lifted the La Liga title.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Valued at £36million and under contract until 2026 at the Wanda Metropolitan ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/saul-niguez/marktwertverlauf/spieler/148928)), the mooted £43million [asking price](https://metro.co.uk/2021/07/13/liverpool-make-offer-for-saul-niguez-but-atletico-madrid-holding-out-for-50m-14922395/?ito=newsnow-feed) represents superb value for money.

Vastly [experienced](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/saul-niguez/leistungsdaten/spieler/148928) and incredibly versatile, Saul would be the ideal midfield addition to Jurgen Klopp’s squad this summer.

Predominantly an out and out central midfielder, the Spaniard is also capable of [playing in more advanced and defensive roles](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/112161/Show/Sa%C3%BAl-%C3%91%C3%ADguez) as well as on either wing if required.

This is a player Liverpool should be all over and perhaps making the entourage wait no more would be a wise move.