Liverpool could switch their attention towards AS Monaco’s Youssouf Fofana as a Jude Bellingham alternative.

Jonathan Johnson, via Caught Offside, insisted Liverpool could make a move for Youssouf Fofana. The AS Monaco midfielder is reportedly seen as a viable alternative to Jude Bellingham. The Borussia Dortmund star continues to slip out of the Merseysiders’ radar.

For over a year, Liverpool were reportedly considered Jude Bellingham’s preference. The club supposedly were favourites to sign him. Real Madrid have taken on the mantle of the England international in the last months. The Spanish giants are now clear front-runners for his signature.

There’s also mention of Manchester City and Chelsea owing to their financial power. However, Liverpool and Real Madrid seem like Bellingham’s natural destination. Borussia Dortmund want a massive transfer fee, one that would eclipse the €144 million Barcelona paid for Ousmane Dembele.

Liverpool are optimistic about Bellingham, but their fans might have to consider the reality of the transfer not materialising. The club will need a contingency plan and alternative targets to offset the loss. PSG’s Renato Sanches emerged on their radar, while Wolves duo Matheus Nunes and Ruben Neves also feature.

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French football journalist Jonathan Johnson has claimed Liverpool could target Youssouf Fofana. The 24-year-old Ligue 1 midfielder has flourished at Monaco since his move there in 2020 and also went with France for the World Cup.

Johnson said, “Even though a lot of fans have their hopes pinned on Liverpool signing Bellingham, all hope of the club making a good signing is not lost, and that is because the next player that I can see a number of European giants turning their attention towards is Monaco’s, Youssouf Fofana.”

“Fofana is still only 24 years old and is already one of Monaco’sMonaco’s most highly-rated midfielders. He also has an attractive contract situation which is set to expire next summer or the following year if Monaco decides to trigger his one-year extension clause.”

The 24-year-old Ligue 1 midfielder could become a solid option for Klopp. He would certainly bring fresh air to their midfield areas, lacking the composure of previous seasons. Moreover, Fofana is a rising star in French football, something many clubs will look to take advantage of.

Other than Fofana, other options are being looked at by Liverpool. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic remains an option for the Reds. While the latter are primarily defensive midfielders, they can play a role in a three-man unit.

As for Fofana, he would cost way less than Bellingham. Finances are the major stumbling block for Liverpool in completing the transfer of the Dortmund star. They will likely keep trying until the player makes a firm decision, but the Bundesliga side will not tone down on their massive asking price.

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