Liverpool will not discover themselves again within the thick of it within the Premier League till the 14th of December, having had their current weekend off after Storm Darragh halted proceedings on Merseyside.
Their subsequent recreation will as an alternative come within the illustrious Champions League, the place Arne Slot‘s males will seek out a sixth straight win on Europe’s largest stage when travelling to Spain to face Girona.
No matter what number of positives preserve arising at Anfield, January could possibly be a busy one for Liverpool within the hectic switch market.
Liverpool taking a look at “magnificent” attacker
As per a brand new report by Caught Offside, the early Premier League pace-setters are interested by a deal to snap up Juventus hotshot Kenan Yildiz, however they will not be alone in pursuing the Turkey worldwide.
Fellow English golf equipment within the type of Manchester United, Arsenal and Aston Villa are additionally eager on including the 19-year-old to their respective rosters this January, with a £66m price-tag put above the coveted attacker’s head by the Previous Woman.
The Serie A giants aren’t in a promoting temper in relation to their promising teenager, however the Liverpool goal does have a worth, with it being an intriguing story to look at play out to see if the Premier League title chasers are ready to cough up that lump sum for the thrilling winger.
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Why Yildiz could possibly be a extra thrilling expertise than Doak
Labelled as “magnificent” simply final month by talent scout Jacek Kulig, the 19-year-old could possibly be an much more tantalising expertise to look at than the electrical Ben Doak, who is similar actual age as Yildiz and has additionally been tipped for greatness.
With one goal and five assists subsequent to his identify taking part in within the division under the top-flight for Middlesbrough, it goes with out saying that Doak has all of the elements in his recreation to be a prime performer for the Reds within the years to come back.
However, within the 12 months 2024, Yildiz seems to be extra prepared and suited to play in Slot’s XI proper now, having been an everyday starter for Juventus this season to this point, versus being shipped out on mortgage for extra recreation time.
In such a high-paced league too within the Serie A, Yildiz has managed to shine brilliant for his facet, with four goals and three assists coming his means in all competitions, which included a dramatic late brace off the bench versus Inter Milan in an exciting 4-4 draw.
The equalising strike noticed {the teenager} drive ahead with no concern current in his recreation, earlier than lashing a fierce effort previous Yann Sommer for a shock share of the factors.
While Yildiz has delivered moments of magic like these for his mother or father employers, Doak is but to get off the mark for Liverpool, along with his second in the principle highlight below Slot presumably not far off now.
However, it does appear as if his Turin-based counterpart can be a superb signing in giving Liverpool one thing recent and direct down the proper flank – particularly if Mohamed Salah is tiring or off his greatest.
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Yildiz’s numbers for membership and nation |
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Crew performed for |
Video games |
Targets |
Assists |
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Juventus |
52 |
8 |
4 |
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Turkey |
17 |
2 |
0 |
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Sourced by Transfermarkt |
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Yildiz additionally betters the Scotsman when taking part in for his nation, with Doak goalless taking part in within the Scotland first crew ranks to this point, while the Juventus quantity ten has two targets from 17 caps, having additionally jetted out to the Euros simply this 12 months for his nation.
It might considerably break the financial institution this January so as to add Yildiz in, however with this signing very a lot boosting the Reds within the attacking areas if pulled off, this could possibly be an impressed buy for a facet aiming to be topped Premier League champions in model.
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