Liverpool are planning to bid for 21-year-old Rennes winger Jeremy Doku, with Jurgen Klopp keen on a new wide attacker.
According to Rudy Galetti, Liverpool are set to make a formal bid for Jeremy Doku in the coming period. Ligue 1 club Rennes are asking for around €40 million to sell the 21-year-old winger, with the Merseysiders ready to propose close to that figure.
Liverpool have gotten busy in the transfer market after going quiet since signing Alexis Mac Allister early in the window. The arrival of the Argentine World Cup winner signaled Jurgen Klkopp’s intention to strengthen their central midfield, but that pursuit has gone a bit cold.
There have been links to some notable midfield names, with reports suggesting they are close to signing Khephren Thuram.. Yet, in recent days, Liverpool are angling moves for attacking talents, which shows that Klopp wants some activity in the final third.
Attacking signings were not the utmost priority for Klopp, as they have strengthened in the last two or three windows. Yet, Liverpool are closing in on a move for Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig, but there have been hints he also wants a new wide attacker.
🚨🎯 #Liverpool consider Jeremy #Doku one of the main target to reinforce their attack.
💰 #Rennes ask around €40m to let him go and the sensation is that #LFC could make (soon) an opening bid for the 🇧🇪 RW close to that request.
💭 Internal evaluations on 🏴 club side. 🐓⚽ pic.twitter.com/jkBuJDKbfE
— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) June 29, 2023
There were links to Federico Chiesa, and reports claims that Liverpool valued the Italian at about €40 million. Whether Juventus are willing to sell at that price remains the question. But the Merseysiders have indicated they may only spend up to that mark.
There are chances Juventus have signalled a higher price, which has taken Klopp towards Jeremy Doku. The Rennes star has been on Liverpool’s radar for a significant period. They were even expected to move for the 21-year-old winger last summer and January.
Klopp would sense a move is possible for the 21-year-old. But Rennes are asking for €40 million. Rudy Galetti insists Liverpool are ready to make their opening bid in the coming days, having got information on the Ligue 1 side’s asking rate.
The journalist expects Liverpool to make an offer close to the €40 million demand. Whether this happens imminently remains the question, as Klopp may switch focus on signing a new midfielder. Moreover, there are queries as to why the German manager wants the 21-year-old Ligue 1 winger in the first place.
In truth, Doku has plenty of flair and ability to become a top name in the continent. Yet, his numbers have been below par, and the six goals scored last season mark his most prolific season. For now, the winger will not keep Liverpool’s current attackers out of the team, which points towards a backup role.
He could, over time, become more valuable as his age makes him a long-term option for the Reds. What happens in this chase could get clear in the coming period. In truth, Liverpool must prioritise a new defensive midfielder and a left-back before going for a new attacker.
