Liverpool’s defense has been all over the place this season, while their midfield is in desperate need of creativity.
If media reports are to be believed, the Reds are interested in signing Serbian international Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
According to Calcio Mercato Web, Liverpool are nearing an agreement to sign the Lazio star, whose current contract with the Italian club expires in 2024.
According to the report, the Merseysiders are willing to offer Joe Gomez in a swap deal to entice the 27-year-old Serie A star.
Claudio Lotito, president of Biancocelesti, is said to value the midfielder at £61.5 million (70 million euros) and will not accept a lower offer.
Klopp values Gomez at around 35 million euros, and the Reds are willing to offer him plus cash in order to sign Milinkovic-Savic, who was arguably the best midfielder in the Italian league last season.
Liverpool do not currently have a midfielder who can consistently score and create goals. Sergej would be an excellent addition in this case.
The former Genk man is one of the most inventive midfielders in the league. He directly contributed to 23 goals (11 goals and 12 assists) in all competitions for Lazio last season.
In the current season, he has scored four goals and provided five assists in nine starts under Sarri.
Joe Gomez has been an important player for us, but he has been on and off the treatment table. The England international agreed to a new contract extension at Anfield until 2027 in July.
Should Liverpool sell him to sign Milinkovic-Savic for £61.5 million, in your opinion?
