A number of Liverpool supporters have laughed off claims that the Reds will have to pay £50m to sign Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma this summer.
Jurgen Klopp didn’t make any midfield additions in the summer transfer window last year, instead persevering with the options already at his disposal.
However, Liverpool have struggled in the middle of the park at times this season, with age arguably catching up with the likes of James Milner and Jordan Henderson.
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In addition, Thiago, Naby Keita, Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott have all been out injured, highlighting the need for reinforcements to be made in midfield in the near future.
Bissouma is one player who Liverpool have been linked with signing in recent months, and according to The Athletic [via LFC Transfer Room on Twitter], he could be available for £50m this summer.
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Liverpool fans react to Bissouma update
These Reds fans have reacted to the news on Twitter, saying it is too much to spend on the Brighton midfielder, especially given FSG’s reputation for frugality in recent transfer windows and that Transfermarkt value him at just £22.5m.
“£50million is an absolute joke”
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“Would rather spend that kind of money on Diaz”
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“Non-news. FSG won’t pay even if the asking price is £15m”
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“£50m? No thanks”
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“FSG won’t pay that”
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“Yeah, not gonna happen”
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In other news, some Liverpool fans are fuming at a Fabrizio Romano transfer claim. Read more here.