In the latest development in the football transfer market, Liverpool is reportedly considering alternatives to Chelsea’s Mason Mount, who is currently leaning towards a move to Manchester United. The Reds are now said to be eyeing another Chelsea midfielder, Mateo Kovacic, as a potential recruit for their engine room.
Mount, the 24-year-old England international, has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool in recent months. However, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Mount has indicated that his preference would be a move to Old Trafford. This has led Liverpool to consider other options in the market.
One such alternative is Mateo Kovacic. The 29-year-old Croatian midfielder, like Mount, will enter the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge. Unless a renewal is forthcoming, Kovacic will be sold this summer to avoid him leaving for nothing in 2024. Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United are all reportedly keeping tabs on Kovacic.
iverpool’s interest in Kovacic comes as the club faces a huge summer, with their midfield being the obvious priority. Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool’s manager, is said to need two new recruits for his engine room. Despite the potential blow of missing out on Mount, the Reds are expected to move on to other targets if they feel that the Chelsea star is unsure about a move.
As the transfer window fast approaches, it is clear that Klopp and his staff will not be short of potential options to plug the gaps in Liverpool’s squad. The coming months will likely see a flurry of activity in the transfer market as clubs look to strengthen their squads for the next season.
