Liverpool have been linked with Moroccan international and Fiorentina star, Sofyan Amrabat, and there is a latest twist in the saga.
As per today’s version of Corriere dello Sport (news image provided below), the Viola are tired of waiting and have given the midfielder and the suitors the ultimatum.
There is a doubt that the African star will stay in Florence and the doubt will turn into a reality if no one ends up meeting the asking price.
The Rome based media outlet have mentioned Liverpool may still be thinking about signing Amrabat, on the other hand, Ten Hag has been interested in luring the player to Man United.
However, the interest from the Reds or the Red Devils ‘must turn into a solid offer between now and Friday’ for the deal to be completed.
Initially, Fiorentina were asking for a fixed fee of 30 million euros, however, now, the fee has been lowered and the Moroccan can be lured for an initial price of 25 million euros (£21.3m).
Initially, Fiorentina were asking for a fixed fee of 30 million euros, however, now, the fee has been lowered and the Moroccan can be lured for an initial price of 25 million euros (£21.3m).
The Italian side have made Amrabat clear they do not want a repeat of the transfer situation they faced in January and want his future resolved this week.
‘Whoever presents’ the money within time will be able to hire his services. So, Liverpool have to pay £21.3m plus bonuses by Friday to seal the signing of the Atlas Lions star.
The Serie A star was one of the best midfielders at the FIFA World Cup last year. He made the highest number of recoveries and covered the most distance in Qatar.
Club now willing to sell ‘immense’ Liverpool target for just £17m, Liverpool are interested
Torino are now reportedly open to selling Perr Schuurs for as little as (€20m) £17m, with Liverpool linked with the defender.
According to Football London, the Serie A side could begin negotiations to sell the Dutch centre-back at a bargain £17m, with Liverpool one of many Premier League sides interested in Schuurs.
Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Tottenham have all been linked with the former Ajax star this summer, yet Liverpool’s interest could the most intriguing given Jurgen Klopp’s need for a new defender.
Midfield chat has dominated the Liverpool rumour mill for the majority of the summer, yet a defender could arguably be more important for the Reds heading into the new season.
And Schuurs could just be that player, with EPL Index praising the 23-year-old as an ‘immense’ player after establishing himself as one of the best defenders in Serie A with Torino.
Moreover, this latest update could convince Liverpool to make a move for Schuurs, who could be a dream defensive signing this summer based on his style of play and age.
Liverpool have to test the waters for Schuurs this week
Time is slowly running out for Liverpool this window to sign a defender, with Schuurs now potentially available at a price that could make the Dutchman one of the bargains of the summer.
Athletic, strong and excellent on the ball, Schuurs ticks every box Liverpool are looking at in terms of a new defender, with Torino now pricing the centre-back at just £17m.
A deal might be too good to be true for Liverpool, yet the Reds must now do all they can to try and sign Schuurs before the end of the window next week.