Liverpool are ready to break the bank and fork out €80 million to sign Athletic Club attacking midfielder Oihan Sancet.
Liverpool have made a sensational start to life under Arne Slot, and they are currently top of the table in the Premier League as well as the UEFA Champions League. Despite the phenomenal start, the Dutch manager is looking to add more quality to his squad. According to a report from Fichajes, the Reds are looking to acquire the services of Athletic Club star Oihan Sancet as Slot seeks more creativity in the centre of the park.
The Merseyside club are ready to offer close to €80 million to bring the Spanish international to Anfield in the near future. Sancet has come up the ranks at Athletic Club; he got promoted to their first team back in 2020 and has only gone from strength to strength since.
The Spaniard has established himself as one of the best young players in La Liga. The 24-year-old is a key figure in Ernesto Valverde’s team that are currently fighting for a top-four spot. His ability to feature as a number ten as well in a deeper role along with his goalscoring instincts make him a special talent.
The Spanish international has been involved in a total of 15 games this season and he has eight goals to his name. Oihan Sancet’s work has not gone unnoticed as multiple top clubs are keen on his signature.
The Reds want to prise Sancet away from Spain
Liverpool seem quite serious about securing Oihan Sancet’s services. They are pushing hard to have him in their squad and are ready to table an offer worth €80 million to prise him away from Athletic Club. Despite making an impressive start to life at the Merseyside club, Slot seeks more firepower.
The Dutchman wants a more creative option in midfield and Sancet’s ability in front of goal as well as his versatility make him an ideal fit for his plans moving ahead. The Spanish international will bring dynamism and add more quality as well as depth to the Merseyside club’s midfield.
The Reds will surely test the resolve of Athletic Club with this massive offer. While the Basque outfit will prefer keeping hold of their stars, they will find it difficult to turn down an offer of that magnitude for the 24-year-old.
