Liverpool They are reportedly planning to take a bold step to sign real Madrid star Federico Valverde, according to Spanish media Transfers.
The 26-year-old has been a key player for Los Blancos in recent years, helping his team win two champions league trophies, multiple La Liga titles and several other major cup competitions. In addition, he is a fundamental player for the Uruguayan team.
However, Transfers claims that distance has been created between South American and Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti following his recent inconsistent performances so far this season.
Liverpool are therefore looking to take advantage of this situation and lure him to Anfield, with Arne Slot feeling Valverde would be an “ideal” option to bolster the midfield department.
The report says that Valverde is attracted by the prospect of playing in the first division and Real Madrid would be willing to take advantage of him if he receives a multimillion-dollar offer from his potential suitors, such as the Merseyside club.
Valverde to Liverpool
However, acquiring the Uruguayan will not be easy for Liverpool, since city of manchester They are also interested in signing him taking advantage of his current situation.
The midfielder is valued at around £108 million per Transfer market and has a contract until 2029 with Real Madrid. The record European champions are therefore in a strong position to demand a large sum to sell him next year.
Liverpool were interested in signing a new midfielder last summer and Real Sociedad's Martín Zubimendi was their main target. However, they ultimately failed to convince him to join the club, so the deal fell through.
It has now been reported that the Reds are still interested in signing a new midfielder next year. Some names have been linked with a move to Anfield ahead of the January window, with Valverde now emerging as a serious new option.
The Real Madrid star is a world-class player and has the necessary attributes to flourish in a league as intense as the Premier League.
It will be interesting to see if Slot's team finally manages to strengthen the midfield department by convincing Valverde to join the club.