Liverpool & Arsenal open talks over deal to sign £50m Bundesliga star – report

Liverpool are reportedly in a battle with Arsenal over a deal to signal Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Larsson, as per Caught Offside.

Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister have been the first-choice midfield pairing of Arne Slot. Curtis Jones performs because the deputy to the duo and Wataru Endo is an alternative choice however he has discovered it tough to play often underneath the Dutch boss’ steerage.

The Reds tried to bolster the engine room by buying Martin Zubimendi final summer season. However, the participant finally rejected a transfer to Anfield to remain at his boyhood membership.

Now, Caught Offside declare that Liverpool have recognized Larsson as a critical goal to bolster the midfield after being impressed by his shows within the Bundesliga and have already held talks with the participant’s representatives over a possible swoop.

Frankfurt could possibly be open to promoting the 20-year-old in the event that they obtain a suggestion of round £50m from his potential suitors such because the Merseyside membership.

Battle

Nonetheless, buying the Swedish worldwide gained’t be straightforward as Arsenal are additionally on this race and have additionally held talks with the participant’s agent earlier than making a potential transfer.

Furthermore, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester Metropolis and Actual Madrid are additionally eager about him. Subsequently, he isn’t in need of potential suitors for the time being.

The midfielder nonetheless has 4 and a half years left in his present contract, due to this fact, Frankfurt are in a robust place to remain agency on their valuation if they’re compelled to cash-in on him.

With Jorginho set to go away the membership as a free agent on the finish of this season, Arsenal want a brand new midfielder to switch him. It has been reported that Flamengo are main the race to safe his service.

Alternatively, Thomas Partey has additionally entered the ultimate 4 months of his present deal and isn’t near signing an extension with the Gunners but. Subsequently, if he additionally leaves the membership together with Jorginho then Mikel Arteta’s facet must go for 2 new midfielders subsequent summer season.

Larsson is a proficient participant and could possibly be a shrewd acquisition for Arsenal or Liverpool with a view to the long-term future if both membership buy him.