The Polish midfielder is on the Reds’ radar for a summer move
One of the most talked about potential transfers in the January transfer window was that of Polish youngster Piotr Zielinski moving to Anfield. While that move didn’t come off a few months ago, it’s mooted as a big possibility for the summer window and the midfielder himself has only further strengthened that possibility with some of the things he’s quoted as having said on Polish website Futbolfejs.pl (via the Liverpool Echo).
The 21 year old told the website that he’d spoken to one of Klopp’s former Dortmund players, now at Fiorentina, about the Liverpool manager. He said: “Some people say these are just the rumours. I know a little bit more about it.
“But until now I just try to play as best as I can in Empoli to have a possible chance in June for such a big transfer move.
“I have spoken with Kuba [B?aszczykowski, who played under Klopp at Dortmund] who plays in Fiorentina now about Klopp.
“He told me about his personality, how is Klopp to the players, gave me some tips, but nothing is known yet. I constantly have to play well in Empoli to get the interest from the bigger clubs.”
The young midfield star, currently on loan at Serie A side Empoli, has impressed this season and is hopeful of a big move in the summer. He also spoke of his admiration for Reds star Philippe Coutinho. He continued: “Everyone knows Coutinho who is very technically gifted. He can shoot with either foot, no matter if it’s left of right. I think I have something in common with him. Coutinho is fast, he creates the game on the pitch.
“Definitely he is one of the best Liverpool players this season. I really like his style of play, I watch him closely.
“It would be great to play alongside Coutinho. I am sure we could be a good duo on the pitch. We’ll see what will happen.”
If the Polish starlet signs in the summer, he’d certainly work well in tandem with Coutinho but as to whether Liverpool retain their interest, we’ll have to wait and see. Considering the players very provocative words though, he seems to know something most of us don’t!
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