Liverpool must sort out their defense if they are to have any chance of winning the Premier League title this season. Currently, the Reds are four points behind league leaders Chelsea.
The Merseysiders need a strong and versatile defensive midfielder who will not only provide cover in front of the back four but also be creative in the center of the park.
One such player heavily linked with a move to Anfield is Atlanta’s rising star Franck Kessie. Jurgen Klopp is a huge fan of the African star and wants to secure his signature (Talksport).
According to reports (Liverpool Echo via Corriere dello Sport), Liverpool are going to move in with an offer of 22.5million pounds ($28million) to sign the 19-year-old Ivorian international.
Atlanta boss Gasperini lately praised Kessie and stated (Tribal Football):
“Technically he has a good foundation and an impressive physical dominance. I guess he can play one day at a big club.
Kessie can play effectively in the central and defensive midfield and has been in top form for the Serie A side. In 14 appearances for Atlanta this season, the youngster has already netted 6 goals and also provided 2 assists.
Liverpool need a top quality defensive midfielder and they have badly missed one since the departure of Javier Mascherano. The Reds must act swiftly to sign Kessie because (as per the provided Talksport link) Italian champions Juventus are also interested in hiring his services
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