Liverpool ‘make £40m-rated Sofyan Amrabat their top transfer target alongside Jude Bellingham’ as Jurgen Klopp seeks midfield reinforcements… and the Morocco World Cup star is ‘keen on a move to the Reds’
- Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat was a breakout star of the World Cup
- His performances in Qatar have attracted the interest of several European clubs
- Liverpool have made Amrabat a top transfer target alongside Jude Bellingham
- They will face competition for Amrabat from Tottenham and Atletico Madrid
- However, the midfielder is reportedly keen on making the move to Liverpool
Liverpool have reportedly made Morocco star Sofyan Amrabat their top transfer target – and the midfielder is interested in moving to the Reds.
Amrabat was a key part of Morocco’s memorable run at the World Cup as they became the first ever African side to reach the semi-finals of the tournament, playing every minute in Qatar.
The Fiorentina midfielder has widely been regarded as one of the breakout stars of the World Cup and has attracted interested from several top European clubs.
Liverpool have reportedly made Morocco star Sofyan Amrabat (C) their top transfer target
And, according to French outlet Foot Mercato – who had previously reported Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp held a meeting with Amrabat’s representatives and will meet again following the World Cup- the German has identified him as his top target alongside England and Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.
Klopp is keen to add to his options in central midfield during January and he has made Amrabat a ‘priority’ alongside Bellingham.
Amrabat is contracted with his club side Fiorentina until 2024, but the Foot Mercato report states they are not against selling him in January and have valued the 26-year-old at around £40m.
The midfielder is also reportedly keen on a move to the Premier League, with a transfer to Liverpool his preference.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is keen to add Amrabat as he looks to improve his midfield options
Amrabat was one of the breakout stars in Qatar, and is keen on the potential move to Liverpool
The Merseyside outfit have long been in the market for a central midfielder, having gone in for Aurelien Tchouameni in the summer before he moved to Real…