Liverpool should consider signing Marcel Sabitzer despite his recent link with arch-rivals Manchester United.
That’s the view of former Aston Villa and Liverpool striker Stan Collymore, who believes the Austrian’s reported price tag of just £12.9m (€15m) ), is too good for Jurgen Klopp to turn down.
That Liverpool need to rebuild their midfield is football’s worst-kept secret. Following the departure of Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and veteran James Milner, the Reds have been busy signing young players ready to lead Klopp’s next side.
Alexis Mac Allister joined Brighton and Hove Albion last month and Dominik Szoboszlai recently followed suit after the Merseyside giants agreed a £60million transfer fee with RB Leipzig for the Hungarian playmaker.
While fans will be pleased with both Mac Allister and Szoboszlai, recent reports have suggested Klopp is not finished and is looking to sign a third midfielder.
Southampton’s Romeo Lavia appears to be the German’s main target, but Collymore believes the Liverpool boss should consider Sabizter.
“There are recent reports that the Bavarians are happy the Austrian is leaving permanently for a fee of just €15m. If that’s true, I can’t believe United haven’t already cut off their hand,” Collymore said in an exclusive interview.
“If they don’t bring it up with Bayern Munich, I wonder if Klopp will think about it. He’s shown he can play in the Premier League and that fee is almost too good to turn down, especially when you’re looking for internationally-class senior midfielders!”
Having spent the second half of last season on loan at Manchester United, Sabitzer has received praise from Erik Ten Hag. “He [Sabitzer] is doing great,” the Dutchman told reporters earlier this year, as quoted by Metro.
“He’s adapted well to Manchester United and the Premier League. He’s a fantastic person and fits well in the dressing room. He’s a smart player and we’re happy with his role at the moment.”
Despite his words of encouragement after sending him back to Bayern Munich at the end of the season, it remains to be seen whether or not Ten Hag will want to sign the 29-year-old permanently.
