Liverpool had been understood to be very eager on bolstering their ahead line within the prior summer time switch window.
A late scramble to satisfy the PSR accounting deadline nearly gifted Arne Slot’s aspect the chance to land Anthony Gordon. As occasions transpired, nevertheless, the Reds as a substitute signed Federico Chiesa while the Newcastle man reportedly put pen to paper on a brand new profitable contract at St. James’ Park.
Now, stories are circulating round Liverpool eager to signal one other winger forward of the January window.
Liverpool can’t signal Jamie Gittens in January
Pete O’Rourke at Soccer Insider now stories that Jamie Gittens is unlikely to be allowed to signal for Liverpool within the upcoming winter window.
If we need to see the previous Manchester Metropolis attacker (departed in 2020) commerce the yellow and black of Borussia Dortmund for the well-known purple and white shirt, we’ll have to attend for our alternative in the summertime.
At that time, BVB are hoping to rake in a price in extra of £40m, ought to their arms be pressured.
It’s an inexpensive asking value, it needs to be stated, given the 20-year-old is having fun with a terrific marketing campaign – having amassed six purpose contributions in 9 video games up to now – within the Bundesliga.
You’ll be able to see why scouts’ tongues could also be wagging when diving into the metrics given Gittens seems to be a remarkably competent ball service. FBref rank the footballer within the 86th and 96th percentiles for progressive carries and profitable take-ons respectively.
How sustainable his present affect in entrance of purpose is might be a legitimate query posed, after all, provided that he’s at present outperforming his xG and xAG metrics.
Do Liverpool want Jamie Gittens switch?
It’s a good level provided that neither Cody Gakpo nor Luis Diaz appear like they’re leaving Liverpool any time quickly – nor would we would like them to!
Jamie Gittens, after all, will stay a tough gem that might be sharpened right into a potent pressure below the proper supervisor.
Let’s not overlook that this might be seen as a doubtlessly nice blow for rivals Manchester Metropolis who reportedly allowed the English-born star to depart for a €90,000 coaching compensation price (BILD).
We’re simply unsure that will probably be Arne Slot who does the honing in mild of the present make-up of our ahead line. Not till somebody first makes method at the very least!
