The Swiss star has been linked with a move to Anfield before
After a busy Monday for LFC transfer rumours, things haven’t let up as the week’s progressed, with a number of names (big and small) being linked with Anfield moves.
Since last night, we’ve had repeated stories of Borussia Mönchengladbach star, Granit Xhaka, moving to Liverpool, along with Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Karim Bellarabi. And now talkSport are claiming that we’re after another free transfer, with Besiktas defender Ismail Koybasi reportedly on Klopp’s radar.
Firstly, reports have surfaced again (via the Express) that Liverpool will move for Mönchengladbach’s Swiss international Xhaka, after he said this week: “Everybody has a childhood dream, and for me it is England.” Words which set tongues wagging, no doubt.
And while Klopp is known to be a fan of the tough central midfielder, there are plenty of clubs in England Xhaka could move to. We won’t hold our breath on this one just yet (simply not to get our hopes up).
Elsewhere, and Transfermarketweb are reporting that the Reds will be in for Leverkusen winger Karim Bellarabi in the summer. The 25 year old winger has been at the club since 2011 and has been a regular in the side since,playing close to 100 times for the Bundesliga side.
The wide man has impressed so much that he made his international debut in 2014, playing ten times for his country since.
Liverpool have had a major width issue all season, after the decision to loan Lazar Markovic out without a call back clause, and Jordan Ibe’s struggled for form so it’s an area it seems Klopp would like to strengthen. The German star would be available for just over £15 million.
Finally, another defender is reportedly on the Reds’ radar, with Besiktas’ Ismail Koybasi linked to a free transfer in the summer.
The 26 year old has struggles to completely win his place back in recent years after playing regularly in his first few seasons, and will be allowed to run his contract down in the summer.
The left full-back can also play at wing-back, something that may greatly interest Klopp who is keen to add more width to his side, as mentioned above. It’s unlikely the 12 time Turkish international would be a nailed on first choice but could be a very capable option at left-back.
