According to reports from The Express this morning, Liverpool are ‘desperate’ to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Marco Reus as a replacement for Raheem Sterling.
The German international boasts an incredible 37 goals and 27 assists in 82 Bundesliga appearances for the Westfalen outfit, and also played an intrinsic role in their surprise march to the 2013 Champions League final.
He’s widely regarded as one of the most formidable attacking talents in European football so after the Black-Yellows’ failure to qualify for the continent’s top tournament, he could be in line for a summer departure.
According to The Express, however, the 26 year-old will reject any advances from long-term admirers Barcelona, fearing how he’d fit into their Champions League-winning front three of Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Neymar. Due to their transfer embargo, Reus also wouldn’t be able to feature for the Catalans’ first team until January 2016.
That makes a summer move to the Premier League considerably more likely. And whilst The Express moot Chelsea and Manchester United as potential suitors, they describe Liverpool as ‘desperate’ to land a talismanic presence of the 5 foot 11 forward’s variety.
Brendan Rodgers allegedly wants a world-class replacement for Raheem Sterling, whose move to Manchester City is becoming increasingly inevitable. The England international has already skipped two days of pre-season training, and the Citizens are reportedly preparing a £40million bid.
Reus certainly fits the bill – but whether he’d move to Anfield without the incentive of Champions League football remains to be seen.
that is good for Liverpool
liverpool need players like Benteke-Reus-Pedro. this trio will lead us to the summit. Balotelli should be given the opportunity to play alongside Benteke. lone striker does not work unless you have supernaturals like Costa or Suarez.