Liverpool in battle with Arsenal and Tottenham to sign Sudakov

Liverpool They are supposedly ready to come face to face with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur on a deal to sign Shakhtar Donetsk star Georgiy Sudakov, according to Caught offside.

After a successful nine-year period under Jurgen KloppThe Reds have begun a new era under new coach Arne Slot. They have had a good start to the season and hope to challenge on all fronts.

The Merseyside club were linked with numerous names over the summer but did not make many new signings, with Federico Chiesa being the only acquisition.

However, it was evident that Liverpool were interested in acquiring a new midfielder ahead of this season. But in the end they did not succeed and it seems that they are now planning to reinforce the engine room in 2025.

According to a report by Caught offsideLiverpool are interested in Sudakov and have been monitoring his performances this season. They were impressed by what they saw of him, so they are now keen to accelerate their efforts to lure him to Anfield.

Battle

However, Shakhtar Donetsk will not let their star leave cheaply and have put a price tag of £54 million (€65 million) on his head. The Ukrainian side has previously shown how resilient it is when it comes to selling its large assets, so it is unlikely that they will reduce the sale price.

The report says Liverpool will have to overcome stiff competition from domestic rivals such as Arsenal and Tottenham to complete this deal, with north London clubs also planning a raid for him. Apart from those teams, Villa Aston and Newcastle UnitedEdit They are also in this race.

Considering Thomas Partey and Jorginho have entered the final year of their respective contracts, Arsenal will have to sign suitable replacements for the duo if they leave the club at the end of this season.

On the other hand, Tottenham have room in their midfield department to add new faces following the departure of Oliver Skipp, Giovani Lo Celso and Piere-Emile Hojbejrg this summer.

Sudakov is a versatile player as he can play multiple positions in midfield. It will be interesting to see who will ultimately win the race to sign Sudakov if Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal formalize their interest in signing him.