Liverpool news: Thomas Lemar bid to replace Philippe Coutinho ON but alternative prepared
LIVERPOOL’s hopes of signing Thomas Lemar aren’t completely over according to reports, but they are prepared to turn their attention elsewhere should Monaco prove unwilling to sell.
Craig Burley says Thomas Lemar a good fit for Liverpool
Philippe Coutinho’s continued links to Barcelona mean Liverpool must start looking for alternatives.
If the Brazilian does leave this month there will be over £100million available to reinvest with Lemar touted as Liverpool’s No 1 target.
Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim has insisted Monaco are not prepared to sell the France international this month, despite the player almost leaving on transfer deadline day in the summer.
But their stance could change if Coutinho gets his wish and joins Barcelona this month.
That’s according to the Irish Independent, who claim any money from Coutinho’s transfer would immediately be reinvested with a bid for Lemar.
The 22-year-old is said to be keen on a move to Anfield and is reportedly part of the reason he turned down the chance to join Arsenal for £90m.
However, Liverpool are said to be unwilling to go as high as that and if Monaco refuse to drop their value they will turn their attention to Riyad Mahrez.
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Thomas Lemar is said to want a move to Liverpool
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Liverpool could turn their attentions to Riyad Mahrez
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Jurgen Klopp is a known admirer of the Algeria international, who is desperate to secure a move away from the King Power Stadium.
“[Mahrez] is a fantastic player to be honest,” Klopp said.
“I can imagine a lot of clubs are interested in him. The fact he is still there shows obviously that somebody at Leicester convinced him. So, a very important player for them, 100 percent.”
The Leicester forward was allowed to leave his country’s training facilities on August 31 to seek a move away from the club only for no offer to be made.