Roberto Firmino may be tempted to leave Liverpool if an offer comes in from Juventus this summer.
That’s according to Goal Brazil, who claim that Firmino could still ‘reconsider’ his desire to stay at Anfield.
It’s claimed that contact has already been made between Juventus and Firmino’s agent. Should the Brazilian receive an offer that would present him with more game-time, he could reportedly be tempted by it.
Regardless, it’s claimed that as of yet, there has been no ‘official’ bid from Juve to Liverpool.
The last thing Liverpool need
This is a situation that Liverpool could really do without during this window. It doesn’t feel as though the club have properly committed one way or another on Firmino’s contract just yet.
Certainly, if he were to leave, they would be caught a little short in the attacking department. Having lost three forwards and brought two in this summer, they can’t afford to lose another.
Perhaps Juve’s interest will make them more likely to accelerate Bobby’s contract negotiations. Without the threat of a late offer turning the 30-year-old’s head, they could plan full steam ahead for the season.
The smart move at this point would seem like securing Firmino’s future regardless. He still has so much to offer Liverpool and is seemingly more than happy to stay.
After the year-long saga of both Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah, we could really do without another will-he-won’t-he scenario from one of Liverpool’s best-loved players.
Following an injury-hit 2021/22, Liverpool could be waiting to see how Firmino does this year before making a decision.
If Juventus firm-up their interest, they may not get the time to decide. There have been suggestions that Liverpool won’t sell Bobby, but if he wants to leave, they may not get to make that decision. It’s time to commit for Liverpool, they simply can’t lose Bobby in this window.
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