Liverpool in talks for 'blockbuster' deal to sign wonderkid as replacement for Andrew Robertson: report
The Reds have been dominant this season across multiple competitions, sitting comfortably ...
The Reds have been dominant this season across multiple competitions, sitting comfortably at the top of the Premier League and leading in the Champions League group stage. However, there have been concerns about their defensive performance, particularly with criticisms directed towards both full-backs for their lackluster work off the ball.
Veteran Andrew Robertson has been criticised by some, leading to rumours that Liverpool could be about to replace the 30-year-old – who is ranked at no.8 in FourFourTwo's list of the best left-backs in the world right now.
Liverpool preparing '€40 million investment' on left-back prodigy
Liverpool are in the process of a slow regeneration of their entire backline. Giorgi Mamardashvili was signed over the summer to challenge Alisson in goal next season, while Dutch defender Sam Beukema has been linked as cover.
Contract extensions are also being worked on for Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk – but left-back is a problem position, too, with pundit and Anfield legend Jamie Carragher claiming on Monday Night Football that Robertson's role is, “a very unforgiving position” and “something they need to address in January.”
Now, a report from Solo Lecce in Italy, via Sport Witness, claims that after four scout reports in recent months, Danish left-back Patrick Dorgu could be about to make the switch to Anfield, in a transfer promising to be the ”most important… of all time” for selling club, Lecce.
With Dorgu linked with Manchester United, too, Liverpool are “ready” to spend around €40 million on the 20-year-old, who was ranked at no.19 in FourFourTwo's list of the most exciting teenagers to watch this season at the start of the current campaign.
Get FourFourTwo NewsletterContact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.“What separates the Lecce talent is his passing,” we wrote back then. “It’s not that he has the range or incision: it’s that carrying the ball is his strong suit, and he still knows exactly when to stop and find a team-mate. Dorgu is extremely calm, on or off the ball, and despite his obvious physical supremacy and excellent final ball, he never looks to force the opportunity.”
FourFourTwo understands that the Merseysiders are far from the only club to have registered their interest in Dorgu – but a move to challenge Robertson could well be the perfect next step for the prodigious young talent.
Much will depend on budget allocation, however, with €40m a lot of money to spend in a position in which Arne Slot already has two players – especially with the possibility of major exits over the coming months.
Dorgu is worth €20m, according to Transfermarkt. Liverpool take on Brentford this weekend when Premier League action returns.
