Liverpool's pursuit of midfield reinforcements has taken a new turn as they set their sights on Fede Valverde from Real Madrid.
This strategic shift comes after their recent failure to secure Aurelien Tchouameni from the same club, highlighting the club's determined effort to bolster their midfield ranks.
According to Football Espana, after failing to secure agreements with Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo, the club's focus has shifted towards a marquee signing from Real Madrid.
The Reds had initially looked to rekindle their interest in Aurelien Tchouameni, a target from the previous summer.
However, the player and his club promptly shut down any possibility of a transfer to England. This setback has led manager Jurgen Klopp to explore alternatives to bolster his midfield ranks.
Recent reports, including one from Diario Sport, indicate that the Reds are now linked with a move for Fede Valverde of Real Madrid. The Uruguayan midfielder's name has been circulating in the summer transfer gossip, but any hopes of a transfer may face a similar fate as the Tchouameni pursuit.
While Klopp might be willing to exceed transfer valuations, the challenge lies in convincing Valverde to leave Real Madrid, a move the player has categorically ruled out.
Despite Real Madrid boasting a surplus of quality midfielders on paper, the dynamics within the squad are expertly managed by Carlo Ancelotti. This makes the prospect of luring any player away from the Spanish giants daunting.
Liverpool were closely linked with both Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo but were outbid by their fellow Premier League rivals Chelsea, who made a swift approach to sign both talented midfielders.
As the transfer window inches towards closure, Klopp would want the
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