Liverpool have now identified a midfielder who ticks all the boxes for Arne Slottthe report states.
Slot loves a midfielder
The Reds missed out on Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad this summer, and the midfielder decided to stay at his childhood club, but that didn’t stop them in their quest to win Premier League title.
With Arsenal surrendering a two-goal lead to draw against Aston Villa on Saturday night, Sloto’s side are now six points clear at the top of the table and have played a game less than the Gunners.
Ryan Gravenberch may have exceeded expectations by becoming a key player this season, but Slot remains interested in bringing in another defensive midfielder.
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One of the players who now ascends to the shortlist is Angelo Stiller from VfB Stuttgartwith the same report also mentioning Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich and Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Joao Gomes as potential targets.
And according to a report by Football Insider, Liverpool now see Gomes as the perfect signing strengthen their midfield, as his style of play fits exactly the profile they were looking for.
Any deal will likely have to wait until the end of the campaign, as Wolves see the central midfielder as a key player in their fight against relegation from the Premier League.
However, Old Gold’s financial problems mean the door could be open for a deal at the end of the season, as they could be forced to sell to meet financial rules.
Manchester United is also interested in signing him £30k a week The Brazilian and other unnamed clubs are said to be queuing up for his signature, so the Reds may have to fight off heavy competition from elsewhere.
Gomes excels in defense for Wolves
Slott is keen to add another defensive midfielder to his squad and the Wolves star excels in his duties at the back, ranking in 99th percentile for completed tackles per 90 over the past year compared to his peers at the position, per FBref.
Freelance scout Ben Mattinson provided an overview of the type of player the Brazil international is, and seemed to suggest he is a well-rounded midfielder, calling him a “box breaker”.
The 23-year-old now has plenty of Premier League experience under his belt 65 played in the top leagues for Wolves and is in a good age for further development at Anfield.
If Wolves are forced to cash in on Gomes this summer, Liverpool should make sure they are at the front of the queue.
