Liverpool are the most serious candidate to sign Rayan Ait-Nouri
According The Fennec Gazette, Liverpool He has become the most serious candidate to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri this summer.
The Merseyside giants currently have Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas at left back, but Joe Gomez has also played there on numerous occasions. Despite this, The Fennec Gazette They claim Liverpool want a real left-back to support Virgil van Dijk.
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, but the German coach has validated Air-Nouri's profile with the hierarchy. manchester united and city of manchester They are also aware, but Liverpool are more determined to sign him.
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The Reds have had injury problems at left back during the current campaign. Both Robertson and Tsimikas have spent time on the sidelines and this has directly benefited Gomez, who has managed to become a pillar of the XI. English has been preferred since an improvised role.
Ait-Nouri is a young and talented full-back, but it would be a surprise if Liverpool signed him. He £27 million star has completed an impressive 86% of his passes this campaign. He has recorded 2 tackles, 4.4 ball recoveries and almost 2 tackles per game. He has also won a staggering 5.9 duels per outing.
Despite his impressive statistics, Liverpool may not need to reinforce the left back. Robertson remains a key player following his return from injury, while Tsimikas signed a new contract earlier this season. Gomez has been in the best shape of his life and the Reds wouldn't want to lose him this summer either.
Therefore, it is unlikely that the Algerian star will end up at Anfield. Liverpool's main focus could be strengthening the central defensive department with the possible departure of Joel Matip. They may want a marquee addition over the summer to compete with Jarell Quansah and Ibrahima Konate to partner Virgil van Dijk.
