Liverpool are reportedly ahead of Real Madrid and Barcelona in the race to sign River Plate starlet Franco Mastantono.
The Reds have made a stunning start to the new Premier League season Arne Slaughter’s side currently lead 11 wins in the opening 14 games.
Slaughter could hardly have hoped for a better start after leaving Feyenoord in the summer to take over from legendary manager Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.
Slott’s side are currently four points ahead of second-placed Chelsea, eight points ahead of defending champions Manchester City, both with a game in hand, and third-placed Arsenal,
liverpool The team has only signed one player so far, Federico Chiesa joining from Juventus, while Giorgi Mamardashvili signed from Valencia and then Returned to Spanish team on loan this season.
But they are reportedly keen to strengthen in the winter transfer window and beyond, with reports in Spain claiming the Premier League side are “ahead” of Barcelona and Real Madrid in the race to sign River Plate midfielder Mastantono.
The 17-year-old made 33 appearances for the Argentinian giants last year and a number of clubs are keeping an eye on his progress in La Liga.
Slott is said to have “caused a stir” in the transfer market, with Liverpool making an “offer” for the Argentinian that “not only represents the record of such a young player but also provides Mastantono with opportunity to continue developing in one of them.” The most competitive league in the world.”
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River Plate “know that retaining Mastantono will be difficult, especially with the Reds willing to speed up negotiations”, while Liverpool boss Slott is “convinced that the Argentine will not only be a key figure in the future of the team, but can also A key player for the future”. Adapting quickly to the rigorous pace of the Premier League”.
Another player linked with Liverpool is Bournemouth left-back Milos Kolquez, with former Reds defender Stephen Warnock believing the Premier League star could be a long-term replacement for Andy Robertson.
“I think Liverpool will be looking for a new left-back regardless of Andy Robertson’s age. I thought he did well against Girona and there’s no doubt he’ll fight for his place but I It is still believed that the club will try to add another player in this position.
“Constantinos Tsimikas is a good backup but if you want to develop in the long term then they should bring in other people with more quality.
“I know Milos Kolquez from Bournemouth is someone who is on the radar and I really like him. He is an exciting player to have in this ambitious Bournemouth side. Excellent performance in the team.
“It depends on what Arne Slott is looking for in his left-back and whether he wants someone more defensive-minded to provide balance, but Kolkerz is a guy who knows the Premier League and has shown He’s playing at a good level. He’s someone Liverpool should look at.”
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