Liverpool Transfer News: Reds set to compete with Manchester United for £60 million rated star

Tanish Chachra | 05/06/2019
Liverpool Transfer News: Reds set to compete with Manchester United for £60 million rated star

Liverpool Transfer News: Reds set to battle with Manchester United to hire the services of £60 million rated James Maddison. 

Manchester United are trying to land James Maddison from Leicester City, but in recent event, it is being reported that Liverpool have accelerated their pursuit for the 22-year-old midfielder.

According to a report by the Daily Star, the Reds have been joined by the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham in contacting Leicester about the player, who is valued at around £60 million.

Liverpool have one of the strongest squads in Europe presently, but they require to add depth in the squad, in order to continue winning laurels. Hence, Jurgen Klopp is ready to land Maddison at Anfield to bolster his squad.

The English midfielder has been phenomenal in his debut season in the Premier league, as he amassed 7 goal and 7 assists across 36 appearances in the Premier league. Thus, propelling England to call him for the national duty.

However, Leicester City are in no rush to sell Maddison but a certain lucrative offer can compel the foxes to give away the English sensation amid the summer transfer window.

On the other hand, Manchester United need immediate reinforcements in their squad and were targeting to hire the services of Maddison.

Additionally, reports alleging that Maddison is a childhood Manchester United fan, made the Red Devils forerunners in his pursuit.

However, with Liverpool gaining European significance once again, the 22-year-old star can snub Manchester United for a move to the Merseyside, ahead of the next season.

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What’s next?

Liverpool ended their season with a European glory. Further the club will plan to make new signings to bolster their squad for the next season. Meanwhile, they will start their pre-season tour, once the players return from their national duties and summer break.

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Tanish Chachra

Tanish Chachra is the Motorsport editor at The SportsRush. He saw his first race when F1 visited India in 2011, and since then, his romance with the sport has been seasonal until he took up this role in 2020. Reigniting F1's coverage on this site, Tanish has fallen in love with the sport all over again. He loves Kimi Raikkonen and sees a future world champion in Oscar Piastri. Away from us, he loves to snuggle inside his books.

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