Liverpool were “really interested” in Konrad Laimer at the end of the transfer window, although the lateness of a move meant a deal was “impossible to negotiate”.
This comes courtesy of a tweet from transfer news guru Fabrizio Romano confirming that a number of top teams, including Bayern Munich, remain interested in the RB Leipzig star ahead of the upcoming summer window.
Liverpool were really interested in Konrad Laimer as a new midfielder but it was impossible to negotiate with Leipzig in the last week of August. ???????????? #LFC
Laimer’s contract expires next June and there are many interested clubs, especially Bayern, as Nagelsmann is a big fan. #FCBayern pic.twitter.com/48IBqRw4Sy
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 12, 2022
With the Austrian’s contract due to expire in 2023, it may come as a surprise that the German side were not prepared to consider a late offer for his services.
Of course, we would do well to remember our own stance in general with players in the final year of their contract (barring notable exceptions like Sadio Mane), as the club tends to prefer playing in the final year, even if it means losing a star. key to nothing in the summer window.
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Hopefully, in this case, we can be the club to benefit from Laimer’s current contract situation, should Leipzig fail to agree new terms for the 25-year-old.
Given the reality that we will potentially lose as many as three midfielders next year, with Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner all on expiring contracts, it certainly makes sense to look at at least two options in that department at the next available opportunity. .
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