Liverpool are reportedly ‘very interested’ in versatile Real Madrid star Federico Valverde.
The 23-year-old has been linked with a move to Anfield previously and was impressive when called upon to fill in at right-back against Jurgen Klopp’s side in the UEFA Champions League last season.
Federico Valverde’s game by numbers vs. Liverpool:
94 touches
8 interceptions (most)
7 duels won
5 ball recoveries
3 take-ons
3 tackles
2 chances created
1 clean sheetSlotted in nicely at right-back. pic.twitter.com/FKvZ5Q8xi0
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Now according to a report from Catalan outlet El Nacional, Liverpool could be about to offer a huge €90million (£76million) to land the Uruguayan international.
The report claims that the 35-cap ace feels ‘despised and undervalued’ at the Bernabeu and is ‘considering moving’ amidst interest from the Reds.
So far this season Valverde – described as ‘phenomenal’ by teammate Casemiro – has earned a 6.90 average Sofascore rating from 15 La Liga outings.
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Valued at £58.8million and under contract in Madrid until 2027 (Transfermarkt), paying the mooted £76million would represent impressive value for money.
Despite struggling to nail down a spot in Carlo Ancelotti’s side ahead of Luka Modric, Casemiro and Toni Kroos, Valverde has already proven to be a high-quality operator.
Liverpool currently boast plenty of midfield options in the shape of James Milner, Curtis Jones, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita as well as arguable first-choice trio Jordan Henderson, Thiago and Fabinho.
However, the club may look to source a long-term replacement for Milner next summer as the 35-year-old enters the final years of a superb career.
Possessing an abundance of key attributes as well as endearing versatility, the Uruguayan would be a huge addition to Klopp’s squad.
