Liverpool have not been known to sign’superstars’ under Jurgen Klopp, despite the illustrious success that has pervaded the German’s reign on Merseyside.
Mohamed Salah, for example, is one of the best forwards in the world, but he was signed from AS Roma for £34 million in 2017 as an exciting player but not of the same caliber as European football’s crème de la crème.
It’s a recruitment strategy that has paid off time and again for the Reds, who invest in promising young players ready to be sculpted to Klopp’s specifications. It’s a strategy that has paid off handsomely.
With the January transfer window approaching, Liverpool is expected to complete one or two deals to bolster their squad as they compete for the Premier League title.
bolstering the defense and
Although defensive midfield is expected to take precedence, rumors about Johan Bakayoko, who could be the missing piece of Liverpool’s attack, continue to circulate.
Johan Bakayoko is the latest Liverpool transfer news.
According to ESPN, Liverpool is a strong contender to sign PSV Eindhoven midfielder Bakayoko in 2024. While a bid next summer is more likely, Salah’s departure to compete in the African Cup of Nations next month could hasten the club’s plans.
Brentford fought hard to sign the young Belgian in the summer and had a club-record £34m bid rejected in August, while Liverpool, city rivals Everton, and Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain were all said to be interested, though the starlet ultimately stayed with PSV.
