Liverpool boss Arnie slot He wants to sign a new defensive midfielder, and a new target who could cost £34m is now rising to his list of options, according to a recent report.
Slot still looks to the midfielder
The Reds are still setting the pace at the top of the order Premier League schedule, which justifies Slott's decision to stick with Ryan Gravenberch in the middle of the park after losing Real Sociedad's Martin Zobimendi, who now looks set to join Arsenal.
However, the Premier League leaders are still interested in signing a new midfielder, either this month or at the end of the season, the Wolverhampton Wanderers player. Joao Gomez is now on the shortlist.
Joshua KimmichA versatile midfielder who can also play as a right-back, he is another player being considered by the Merseyside club, given that he will be available on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of the season.
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According to a report by TEAMtalk, Slott wants to bring in a defensive midfielder in the summer, meaning Kimmich could be a strong option, but a new target has now entered the frame too. Liverpool are now monitoring Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stillerhaving followed his performances closely over the past few weeks, he is now starting to climb the list of targets.
However, Stuttgart have no intention of letting Stiller leave, and are currently trying to renew his contract, but if an agreement is not reached, they will be forced to listen to offers in the summer.
The German club will be willing to listen to offers worth €40m (£34m) at the end of the season, and there could be a number of offers to contend with, as several European clubs are interested in his signature then. He added two more goals to his tally in the huge win over Freiburg on Saturday.
What can Steeler offer Liverpool?
Throughout his career so far, the German international has done just that mainly appeared In a defensive midfield role, but he is also capable of creating chances, as evidenced by the fact that he registered five assists in the Bundesliga last season and now has four assists this time around.
Liverpool teammate targets Kimmich praised His compatriot earlier this season, describing him as “technically strong”, while also praising him for his “good passing skills”.
The 23-year-old's ability on the ball is perhaps his best attribute, as he ranks high on the list of the best players in the world. 97th Percentage of 90 passes attempted over the past year, and 96th percentile for progressive passes, compared to his position peers.
The only slight doubt about signing the German is the fact that he doesn't rank particularly high for interceptions and tackles, so if Slott wants a midfielder who specializes in defence, it's best to consider different options.
However, Steeler is still young and has plenty of time to develop his game, so he could prove to be a great signing for the Reds if they make a move for him this summer.