Liverpool are eyeing a move for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Randal Kolo Muani, with Roberto Firmino’s Anfield exit now confirmed.
That’s according to SportBild, who claim that the Brazilian’s departure could have a knock-on effect in the transfer market – causing a big worry for the Bundesliga outfit.
With Firmino leaving the club, the Reds have reportedly set their sights on the 24-year-old.
The France international was on Liverpool’s radar before he joined Frankfurt last summer.
Now, as per the report, he is back on their watch-list, and they are joined by arch-rivals Manchester United.
Muani’s contract doesn’t expire until 2027, so it is said that it will take £87.5m to lure him away from the German club.
The player could reportedly consider a move if a top team offers him what he deems the ‘right sporting perspective’.
Liverpool interested in signing Muani
With Firmino obviously leaving the club upon the expiry of his contract, this rumour seems too far-fetched for a realistic summer window at Anfield.
Liverpool desperately need midfield additions this summer, and it doesn’t look like Jurgen Klopp is going to be given the money he needs to get his squad in shape, to get them back where they belong.
With three new players required in the middle, as well as the need for an extra defender, another forward will be low down on the Reds’ list.
£87.5m on a player who was available last summer on a free would be poor business, especially for a team who need to put their money elsewhere.
Although Muani has proven he is an excellent striker, the likes of Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo already have Klopp covered at Liverpool.