Klopp aims to buy a Bargain Napoli Star that he “really admires,” and Liverpool Bullies West Ham aside.

Rumor has it that Liverpool and Napoli would negotiate a low-cost January signing for Piotr Zielinski, a midfield player from Poland who has been Jurgen Klopp’s long-term aim and is now expected to leave on the cheap.

The Reds manager rebuilt his whole midfield during the summer window, and with Fabinho and Jordan Henderson leaving

quickly for Saudi Arabia, their engine room saw six departures. And with the addition of four new

players—Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, and Andrew Johnson, to start—Liverpool were able to turn around a section

of the team that had struggled the previous campaign.

There is still a perception at Anfield, though, that Klopp and Liverpool are not quite done rebuilding their midfield.

The Reds may still look to add another player in January given concerns about the durability of one of their recent

acquisitions, Wataru Endo, a Japan player who may not meet Liverpool’s standards.

For a while, it appeared that player would be Andre Trindade of Fluminense; however, after following his development

for a while, it seems Liverpool have decided against signing him, and the former Brazil international now seems destined for Fulham.

As an alternative, Liverpool are reportedly back on the trail of Nice star Khephren Thuram.

The 22-year-old has established himself as one of the leading defensive midfielders in Ligue 1 and looks very well equipped to succeed in the Premier League.

Reports in Italy claim Klopp has been given the green light to seal the Frenchman’s signing in a hefty €45m (£38.6m) deal.

LIverpool backed to sign Piotr Zielinski in low-cost deal

However, there is also the belief that Nice will not want to sell midway through a season where they are currently unbeaten and emerging as genuine title contenders.

And with Liverpool also in the market to strengthen the centre of his defence, with Joel Matip nearing the end of his time at Anfield, Klopp will need to consider carefully how he spends his transfer budget in January.

As a result, it might be that Klopp decides to spend the majority of his money on reinforcing the centre of the Reds’ defence.

However, that does not mean their hunt for new midfielders is over either with reports in Italy claimimg Klopp is also back on the trail of long-time target Zielinski.

The Poland midfielder was chased by Klopp way back in summer 2016 during the German’s first pre-season at helm. However, after impressing while on loan at Empoli, Zielinski opted to remain in Italy and sign instead for Napoli, where he has since shone ever since.

Now in his eighth season with the Gli Azzurri, Zielinski’s deal at Napoli is due to expire on July 1, 2024.

The reigning Italian champions have held ongoing talks over extending that stay, but have so far been unable to reach an agreement.

Now, with time ticking away towards the January window, it’s believed Napoli will look to try and sell the midfielder in the winter, as opposed lose his services on a free at the end of the season.

Klopp a huge fan of West Ham target

West Ham have been strongly linked with a move of their own, having seen an offer for his services – believed to be around the €30m (£25m) mark rejected over summer 2023.

And the Hammers reportedly remain on his trail with their technical director Tim Steidten a big fan.

However, Italian journalist Valter De Maggio of Calciomercato claims it is the Reds who are fimly back on the 29-year-old’s trail and looking to secure his signing from Napoli.

And because Klopp’really admires’ the Pole, it is said that Liverpool is prepared to speak with Napoli about the kind of price they would be willing to offer.

Although he has reportedly informed the player’s agency that Napoli would not be raising their offer above their existing €4 million a year contract, Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis has not completely given up on keeping the player.

That works out to about £65,000 a week, which Liverpool could easily outbid the player if they wanted to lure him to Merseyside in search of a fresh challenge.

Because of this, it’s said that Klopp is eager to move forward with the 86-cap Poland international’s signing, as his experience may be of great use to Liverpool.

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