As Liverpool “transfer forward” with their pursuit of a specialist No. 6 from exterior of the Premier League, followers have speculated who the thriller midfielder could possibly be.
On Tuesday morning, The Athletic‘s David Ornstein reported that the Reds have “recognized a goal” of their drawback place in defensive midfield.
After seemingly giving up on Wataru Endo throughout pre-season and deploying Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, Trey Nyoni and Tyler Morton within the function, Arne Slot seems set on signing a brand new No. 6.
That, in accordance with Ornstein, is ready to be a participant from “exterior of the Premier League,” which guidelines out the likes of Adam Wharton and Joao Gomes.
However the id of Liverpool’s precedence goal stays a thriller, with earlier hyperlinks to Actual Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, Porto’s Alan Varela and Atalanta’s Ederson fuelling hypothesis amongst followers.
Listed here are who supporters are speaking about on Twitter, Fb and within the This Is Anfield feedback.
Zubimendi appears the overwhelming favorite…
My selection for thriller no.6 is Martin Zubimendi; he would tick a whole lot of packing containers. #LFC
— Jayc (@Jayc_Kop) August 6, 2024
Martin Zubimendi’s agent is Inaki Ibanez, Who Richard Hughes has a superb relationship with, introduced Iraola to Bournemouth with and likewise held discussions about Xabi Alonso with.
May imply nothing, may imply one thing. https://t.co/r7syhRXz7U
— Anfield Sector (@AnfieldSector) August 6, 2024
A specialist no 6 from exterior the Premier League. My choose could be Zubimendi Or Varela since Slot prefers a playmaking 6 who can management the sport.
Who do you suppose that participant could possibly be? #LFC pic.twitter.com/z9oZO86u7P
— FantasticFirmino9????? (@MPBFirmino9) August 6, 2024
For me, it must be Varela or Zubimendi.
Varela curiosity has been there for some time.
— ? (@LFCApproved) August 6, 2024
? Liverpool will look to herald a quantity 6 this switch window. It’s got to be Martin Zubimendi for me, he’ll swimsuit our new fashion of play below Slot.
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— High Of The Kop (@TOTKHQ) August 6, 2024
I am glad that after reviewing the squad Slot additionally thinks the 6 place is a precedence. Given Slot’s fashion it is extra prone to be a Varela or Zubimendi sort participant than an Ugarte. Hopefully we get him, and another positions, in time. https://t.co/pw74SUU3CI
— Pink (@TaintlessRed) August 6, 2024
However Varela has his admirers, too…
Specialist no.6 exterior the Premier League?
Convey me Alan Varela.
Nonetheless solely 23yo, and has tailored properly to European Soccer’s bodily calls for. Wonderful passing vary and defensive tenacity, plus expertise taking part in in a pivot.He has all the things Slot wants from his no.6. pic.twitter.com/WYvRE6Rc5U
— Chalkboard Techniques (@tactical_novice) August 6, 2024
If Alan Varela is the chosen CDM we are able to don’t have any complaints ??
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— Braden ?? (@Braden_LFC) August 6, 2024
I’m going with Alan Varela https://t.co/nlRxf8dMm2
— Hari Sethi (@Hari_Sethi) August 6, 2024
Might Ederson arrive in a swap deal?
Just a few DMs exterior the PL:
• Ederson (Atalanta)• Martin Zubimendi (Sociedad)• Alan Varela (Porto)• Andre (Fluminense)• Morten Hjulmand (Sporting)• Youssouf Fofana (Monaco)• Manuel Ugarte (PSG)• Richard Rios (Palmeiras)• Ruben Neves (Al Hilal)
Who’s it? ? #LFC pic.twitter.com/uj6y5Q4QKU
— Made 4 Liverpool (@same_old_Fritz) August 6, 2024
Convey me that Ederson from Atalanta
— Paul (@Paul_LFC3) August 6, 2024
“My wager could be Ederson and Tyler Morton occurring mortgage/completely to Atalanta.”
– Jimmy Bonser on Fb.
Ederson to LFC. Right here we go?
— marek N. (@markniew) August 6, 2024
Liverpool appear to have loads of options…
“I’m gonna throw in [Youssouf] Fofana from Monaco, he was speculated to go to Milan nevertheless it collapsed, he’s bodily, excellent age, plus he’s low-cost, so it matches our mannequin, we shouldn’t have that sort of participant within the squad so it may be thought-about an enchancment.”
– Oliver Povchanic Tokar on Fb.
One other identify price maintaining a tally of Morten Frendrup at Genoa…
— Dylan Jones (@dylslam24) August 6, 2024
“Does this imply the ghost of Andre previous is likely to be within the body? He’s definitely a ‘progressive’ 6.”
– Speelautomaat within the feedback.
One other identify who has gone below the radar is Morten Hjulmand ??. 25 years of age and accessible for round €40m.https://t.co/HbFg9r7uqA
— The Reds Report (@_TheRedsReport_) August 6, 2024
“I’d give Gravenberch a run of video games in that place earlier than shopping for anybody.”
– Mark Shields on Fb.
It’s typical of Liverpool’s strategy to the switch window that there’s thriller surrounding their goal for the No. 6 function.
With Michael Edwards returning to steer soccer operations and Richard Hughes arriving as sporting director, there was a secrecy round their plans.
The likes of Zubimendi, Varela and Ederson would all be wonderful additions to Slot’s squad, however there could be no ruling out a shock goal rising that no supporter has thought-about thus far.
