Mamadou Sakho, a French senior international and Paris Saint Germain star, has been attracting a fair amount of attention over the last week or so. In particular, it seems that Liverpool are hovering over the player, waiting for their opportunity to swoop in and sign him up.
There’s a reason why so much attention has been afforded to the 23-year-old. Despite his young age, he’s already earned a fantastic reputation and is regarded as one of the best defenders in Europe.
Whilst he primarily plays as a centre-back, he’s also been deployed as a left-back and has the energy and drive to play as a defensive midfielder. This versatility is sure to be appealing to his suitors.
But he offers much, much more. He’s known for his hard-working attitude, his strong, effective tackling and the tactical side of his game. Sakho is adept at reading the game and using his pace and power to break up play.
During his time at PSG, he’s proven to be remarkably consistent. He’s also earned 14 caps for France.
Those are some impressive credentials. It was thus interesting to see that he had put in a transfer request and desired to leave Paris. Sakho was a PSG star before the club recieved its major cash-infusion and has slowly and surely been squeezed out of the first team.
Given that the World Cup is fast approaching, it looks like he’s on the hunt for regular football once more.
The Reds made an £8m for the French defender earlier this month, but given the player’s current situation and the question marks surrounding the futures of Daniel Agger and Martin Skrtel, it wouldn’t surprise me if Liverpool went back in for the player.
As The Star notes, however, they would likely face competition from AC Milan.
As replacements for the two aforementioned players go, I can think of few better (or more affordable) options than Mamadou Sakho.
I’m sure PSG are able to offer him some pretty fantastic wages to sit on the bench, so I admire the fact that he’s willing to leave in order to get more playing time.
Sakho is a man of impressive character and I’m sure he’d be another fantastic addition to this Liverpool squad.
What’s your take? Should Brendan Rodgers make another bid for the Ligue 1 ace?
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time is running out very fast.lfc shud step up and take him b4 the window closes.also having missed on willian,they shud also look 4 Downing replacement as early as now.we dont want a repeat of last season where we had to over rely on suarez close to six months b4 the arrival of Sturidge and coutinho.
We HAVE to sign this guy. He’s literally my favourite defender has EVERYTHING and is a balls out hard nut as well. How everyone in the world isnt vying for him is a mystery but seeing as they’re not – why are we bidding 8mil for him? JUST GET HIM before spurs realise whats going on……sakho and ilori would sort our defence out for the next decade and you could get the pair of them for 20 mil ALL DAY LONG. But this will not be the case ever again it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. We need to sort the defence and i’m literally pulling my hair out at how easy it is – who cares about willian etc our attack is good enough to compete – we’ve got ibe and sterling and you could get capel for 6. One willian or two of the most exiting young centre backs in world football, razor fast and MADE for the prem – wingers are ten a penny classy defenders are not.