Fabrizio Romano now issues huge Liverpool transfer claim that’ll leave fans gutted
Liverpool were linked to a move for Otavio this summer, with a bid expected this week from the club, but a new update on the story has now emerged from a credible source.
Fabrizio Romano, an Italian journalist and transfer source, has reported that no talks have taken place this summer to sign the Porto midfielder or Georginio Wijnaldum.
Romano tweeted: “Both Liverpool and Porto deny all the stories about Otavio deal. There are no negotiations ongoing – also, the release clause is €40m and not €60m. Otavio and Wijnaldum are not in the list for Liverpool as things stand – still long market, but no talks for these two.”
There is no doubt that Liverpool fans will be disappointed that the club does not appear to be any closer to signing a midfielder this summer, despite the fact that the centre of the pitch was identified as a key area that the club intended to improve this summer.
Jordan Henderson, Thiago Alcantara, and James Milner are all in their 30s, so bringing in young midfielders to gradually grow in the team and take over in the midfield of the future is something that should be considered this summer.
With both Wijnaldum and Otavio off the table for the time being, it appears that the authorities at Anfield are preparing to hold out for Borussia Dortmund striker Jude Bellingham, whom Liverpool are apparently certain of signing by this time next year.
It remains to be seen whether the Reds will compete at the same high level they did last season, when they won both the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup, advanced to their third Champions League final under Klopp, and pushed the title race to the final day of the Premier League season, playing every game possible.
Losing Sadio Mane is a significant blow for Liverpool, who will also lose Divock Origi and Taki Minamino this summer, while there are also suggestions that FSG are considering selling Mohamed Salah this summer after contract discussions failed.
Despite Liverpool’s lack of success with a midfielder so far, the market has just been open for over three weeks and there is still plenty of time for things to change – and FSG will need to decide whether the current team and new recruits are enough to contend.
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Fabrizio Romano now issues huge Liverpool transfer claim that’ll leave fans gutted
