Rhian Brewster’s Liverpool future remains in free-fall amid reports that Sheffield United have stalled over a potential deal, claim The ECHO.
The 20-year-old striker has become a top-target of United manager Chris Wilder who has been in regular discussion with Jurgen Klopp over the prospect of a permanent transfer according to The Independent.
Reputable Liverpool journalist Melissa Reddy has reported that Klopp and Wilder were in conversation regarding Brewster as recently as Wednesday.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Rhian Brewster of Liverpool during a training session at Melwood Training Ground on September 18, 2020 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Brewster was omitted from Klopp’s squad that beat Lincoln City 7-2 on Thursday as he looks to secure his next footballing venture for the new season.
However, The ECHO have reported that the hierarchy at United are reluctant to purchase a player valued at £25m by Liverpool, who insist on a buy-back option being included in any deal according to The Independent.
If United were to meet Liverpool’s valuation for Brewster it would see the England under-21’s international become the club’s record transfer signing ahead of Sander Berge who joined from Belgian side Genk in £22 million [BBC] deal.
Wilder and United have already submitted a loan offer for Brewster to join Bramall Lane for the season, but Liverpool are insistent they are not keen on the prospect of sanctioning another temporary deal for the player who enjoyed a successful stint in the Championship with Swansea City last term.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA – AUGUST 25: Rhian Brewster of Liverpool ties the score during the friendly match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and FC Liverpool at Red Bull Arena on August 25, 2020 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Michael Molzar/SEPA.Media /Getty Images)
Liverpool deem Brewster to be a guaranteed goalscorer for any purchasing club who can offer the striker with regular game time – a proposition the Reds cannot offer at Anfield.
Wilder has received a number of glowing reports from Liverpool in regards to the player’s attitude, application and ambition and there is still a hope that a resolution can be resolved before the transfer deadline which is due to expire a week on Monday – although there are a further 11 days in which domestic loans can be arranged.
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