Liverpool is planning a big offer to sign the “explosive” ace

The January transfer window still has about two weeks left before it ends Liverpool they are yet to sign contracts to strengthen their playing squad.

Arne Slott he can be satisfied with the options he already has at his disposal as they have led the club to the top of the Champions League and Premier League tables.

A draw against Nottingham Forest away in the top flight on Tuesday night wasn’t much of a setback to their title quest as they remain six points ahead of the Tricky Trees.

However, the Dutch head coach will continue to keep an eye on potential deals that could be made to improve the squad, to ensure competition for places remains high and there is no complacency during the second half of the season.

Liverpool must remain consistent to compete for trophies in the final few months of the 2024/25 campaign. and so the Slot might make an addition or two this month to keep players on their toes.

In fact, the Reds are reportedly looking to bring in a player to bolster their options at left-back, which could be bad news for Andrew Robertson.

Liverpool are eyeing the Serie A starlet

According to the Italian edition Solo Lecceas reports Sport WitnessLiverpool are interested in signing Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu in the January transfer window.

The report claims the Premier League chiefs have lined up a €40m (£34m) bid to secure his services ahead of the February deadline as they look to boost their squad.

Anfield’s ‘top management’ are said to want to make a move for the 20-year-old starlet, but did not reveal whether they would like to do a deal over his January signing or reach an agreement to bring him in in the summer.

Solo Lecce adds that Liverpool have sent scouts to watch him in action on four occasions and have been impressed by his performances and his versatility for Lecce, leading them to prepare a bid to sign him.

The outlet claim that Napoli are also interested in a swoop for Danish side Dinamo and have already made a €30m (£25m) bid for his services, meaning the Reds are willing to pay €10m more for him than the Serie A giants.

This means that Liverpool may currently be leading the race to secure his services, although there is no mention of how much Dorgu is currently valued by the Italian side.

However, if the current Premier League leaders can agree a deal with Lecce to sign the Denmark international, it could be the end of Robertson’s long tenure as first-choice left-back at Anfield.

Andy Robertson’s regression at Liverpool

The Scotland international has struggled at times this season and has regressed compared to his 2023/24 form. in Jurgen Klopp’s last year at the club.

Last season, the 30-year-old star made 23 appearances in the Premier League and created ten attractive ‘big chances’ from left-back, with 2.8 key passes per game.

It shows that he offered a huge creative threat down the left flank with his ability to bomb and provide quality crosses on a consistent basis for the Reds.

As you can see in the table above, Robertson’s form has dipped under Sloto this season and he hasn’t been able to offer anywhere near the clear level of creativity on offer last term.

His defensive numbers are also on the decline, and the Scotland international has already been sent off more times than he was in the entire 2023/24 campaign.

Robertson, who turns 31 in March, has struggled to return to his best this season and the signing of a younger, high-potential left-back could spell the end of his time as a regular starter.

Why it could be the end for Andy Robertson

The signing of Dorgu could be the end for Robertson as their individual performances at league level this season suggest the Lecce talent may already be ready to take over at Anfield.

20-year-old talent, who was hailed as “explosive” U23 talent scout Antonio Mango caught the eye while playing for the Italian side on the left flank this season, with three goals and one assist in 19 appearances in Serie A.

Dorg created five opportunities and registered his first assist of the season in a 3-1 win over Empoli last time out in the league, which speaks to the kind of creative quality he can provide at his best.

However, his work out of possession could spell the end of Robertson’s time as Liverpool’s first-choice left-back, as he could offer more to Slott’s side from a defensive perspective.

As you can see in the table above, Dorgu significantly outperformed the Scottish defender in a number of key defensive metrics, notably the number of duels he wins and his strength in the air.

Those stats suggest that Liverpool could improve their defense from crosses from the right wing to the back post as the Danish titan is strong in the air compared to Robertson, who has struggled in that area of ​​the game.

At the age of 20, Dorgu is also ten years younger than the Scotland international and could arrive with the intention of being the long-term first-choice left-back in the Sloto era at Anfield.

So Liverpool signing the Lecce star this month could mean Robertson is already on the wall, whose performances suggest his time as a regular starter for the Reds could be coming to an end.