Liverpool make first move to sign ‘generational talent’ Warren Zaire-Emery from PSG

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Liverpool made a big splash in the transfer market on Friday as they formalised the signing of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.

Wirtz became the latest addition of what is shaping up to be one of the biggest windows in Reds’ history.

Perhaps the most exciting part of it all is that Liverpool are seemingly not done yet. With Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong sealed and Milos Kerkez on the way, Arne Slot and Richard Hughes have already delivered on a big scale.

But a new striker is still needed, while Jarell Quansah’s imminent exit means another centre-back is likely to arrive as well.

Beyond that, there is a feeling in some sections of the Liverpool support that a new midfielder should also be on the agenda.

And as journalist Graeme Bailey has exclusively revealed to Rousing The Kop, Liverpool are eyeing a potential swoop for PSG youngster Warren Zaire-Emery.

Liverpool eyeing Warren Zaire-Emery move

Liverpool’s need for a new midfielder is slightly lower down their list of priorities this season.

Nevertheless, they asked a lot of Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister last term and they could do with a little more quality help for them next time.

Stefan Bajcetic is going to be assessed in pre-season and the young Spaniard could be the answer here. But Bajcetic is coming off the back of hamstring surgery and, as a result, Bailey says Liverpool are exploring their options, Zaire-Emery being one of them.

“It looks like a few clubs are having a sniff around Zaire-Emery,” he claims. “Is he a generational talent Liverpool will try for if he suddenly becomes available? Possibly, they have done work on him before. Obviously that was primarily before Ryan Gravenberch’s rise.”

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But despite Liverpool’s tentative interest in the 19-year-old, Bailey says those asking PSG about a possible sale are likely to be left disappointed. For now.

“Premier League clubs are asking if he’s available, Liverpool are one of them,” he continues. “He is an outstanding prospect. I don’t see him being available, but how long will he put up with being out of the team? And that’s what Premier League clubs are asking.

“There is seemingly a bit of a crack in the door maybe that he might look to move on, but it would take an awful lot of money to get him out of Paris.”

Zaire-Emery move can wait

As Liverpool look to spend more money on a striker and a centre-back, it feels probable that the midfielder hunt will have to wait another year.

Should the Reds receive encouragement that Zaire-Emery is available, there is seemingly every chance they may choose to pull the trigger.

But if, as is more likely, the Frenchman stays at PSG, Liverpool have the luxury of being able to wait another year.

In Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Curtis Jones and Wataru Endo, Slot should have enough deep-lying midfield options to get through the season. If Bajcetic can step up then there is no need for another addition.

But come 2026, it is very likely this will be something Liverpool cannot afford to put off any longer. If he has spent another season warming the bench in Paris, maybe that could be the time to go in with a little more conviction over Zaire-Emery.