Liverpool open talks to sign FC Nürnberg youngster Stefanos Tzimas
Liverpool have held talks to sign prolific teenage center forward Stefano Tzimas from FC Nürnberg, according to Florian Plettenberg.
The 19-year-old joined Der Club on loan from Greek side PAOK Thessaloniki and has established himself as one of the most prolific forwards in the German second division this season, scoring eight goals and providing two assists in 14 games for Miroslav Klose's team this station. His performances in Bundesliga 2 have sparked the interest of the Reds, who are now looking to bring him to Anfield.
according to PlettenbergLiverpool have already started talks with Nuremberg and in recent days have had telephone conversations about a possible transfer of the youngster. They have also initiated contacts with the player's camp as they look to close the deal.
Der Club are now looking to make their move permanent by activating their €18m (£15m) purchase option to allow them to sell him in the summer, according to the report.
The German transfer The expert adds that Nuremberg have set a valuation of €25m (£21m) plus add-ons for the Greek under-21 international, who is also in the sights of Chelsea, Villa Astonand a large number of Bundesliga clubs.
Prospect
Liverpool were quiet during the summer transfer window, bringing in only Federico Chiesa from Juventus and goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia, the latter remaining on loan at the Spanish club for the rest of the season.
It looks like the club will be more active this winter with reports linking the Reds with different players in different positions on the field.
One of the players touted to move to Anfield is Greek teenager Tzimas, who the Reds have shown particular interest in and talks are already taking place.
The youngster's ability in front of goal has made him highly sought after by a number of clubs in Europe since his move to Germany, which has seen him emerge as one of Germany's top prospects.
He embodies the qualities of a hard-working player, who often retreats to deeper positions to weaken defenders, thus creating valuable space for his teammates' off-ball movements.
Additionally, its clever use of half-spaces allows it to seamlessly connect play while occupying strategically advantageous areas.
With his remarkable pace, he excels at exploiting gaps in defense through perfectly timed runs behind the backline, which is similar to how Arne Slot utilizes Cody Gakpo, making him an ideal option for the Reds. .
