According to Corriere dello Sport, Liverpool are set to rekindle their interest in signing Napoli striker Piotr Zielinski next year.
The Merseyside club has a long-standing interest in the Poland international, and they reportedly tried to recruit him when he joined the Azzuri from Udinese in 2016, but the deal went through. The Reds were connected with the midfielder ahead of the previous transfer window, but no formal approach was made before the deadline.
According to the Mirror, citing the print version of Corriere dello Sport, Zielinski’s current contract is slated to expire at the end of this season, and he is unlikely to renew it. As a result, he is anticipated to go for free at the end of the season, and Liverpool are hoping to capitalize on this position to rekindle their interest in signing him.
Zielinski is heading to Liverpool
If Liverpool makes a serious approach, they may be able to recruit Zielinski for a reduced fee in January or for free next summer. However, the source adds that signing the midfielder will be difficult for Jurgen Klopp’s side because Juventus is also interested.
Since going to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, the midfielder has established himself as a significant player for the Azzurri, helping them win the Scudetto last season and the Coppa Italia a few years ago.
Zielinski, who is valued at roughly £30 million by Transfermarkt, is a flexible midfielder who can play anywhere in the field. He is technically sound, comfortable on both feet, can play threading passes between the lines, can contribute some vital goals, create opportunities for attackers, and works hard without possession.
So signing him next year would be a huge coup for Liverpool. However, after recently spending heavily to upgrade their engine room, it would be intriguing to watch if the Anfield club opts to recruit another midfielder in the forthcoming window.
However, given that the midfielder is expected to be available for free next summer, Liverpool may not want to pass up an opportunity to sign their long-term objective.
