Liverpool Makes Move for Champions League Starlet
As the transfer window approaches its close, Liverpool has reportedly made an offer for a Champions League player, according to the player’s agent.
The Premier League leaders have been relatively quiet in the market recently, with their only major business in the summer being the late signing of Federico Chiesa. The Italy international has struggled for fitness and form, but his side, under manager Arne Slot, has still been the top team in Europe, leading the Champions League group stage.
While Liverpool doesn’t have urgent needs before the transfer deadline on Monday, it is reported that they are among several clubs to have made a bid for Red Star Belgrade’s rising star, Andrija Maksimovic. The 17-year-old is considered one of the brightest young talents in world football and has even been compared to Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal.
Having risen through the ranks at Red Star, Maksimovic signed a new contract in September, just a month before making his Champions League debut against Inter Milan. This season, he has featured in seven of the club’s Champions League matches and scored seven goals in 26 appearances across all competitions.
Maksimovic’s agent, Zoran Stojadinovic, confirmed that several top European clubs are interested in the attacking midfielder, including Liverpool, Aston Villa, RB Leipzig, and Atletico Madrid. However, the price tag could be a point of contention.
“There are offers, and Liverpool is one of the clubs,” Stojadinovic said, as quoted by the Daily Express. “Other teams like Aston Villa, Leipzig, and Atletico Madrid are also interested. The price could be €12 million [£10m] or €20 million [£16.7m]. If it were €10m, he’d have already been sold.”
Despite the reported interest, Liverpool Echo suggests that Liverpool is unlikely to make any major moves before the window closes, with the most probable action being loans for young players like Jayden Danns and James McConnell to gain more playing time.