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Liverpool prefer Manuel Lanzini to Riyad Mahrez and Wilfried Zaha for one big reason
LIVERPOOL would prefer to sign Manuel Lanzini over Riyad Mahrez and Wilfried Zaha because of his versatility, according to reports.
West Ham's Manuel Lanzini shows off impressive shooting skills
Liverpool are being tipped to sign one of Lanzini, Mahrez and Zaha after losing Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona last month.
The Reds face a fight to win any silverware this season with the Champions League their last hope of ending their trophy drought.
Jurgen Klopp knows his Liverpool side need reinforcements in the summer, with the German keen to deliver a first-ever Premier League title for the Merseyside outfit.
And the Liverpool Echo say Liverpool would love to sign West Ham star Lanzini.
The Argentina international could leave the London Stadium to pursue a new challenge elsewhere.
Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp is a huge fan of West Ham star Manuel Lanzini
Liverpool were tipped to move for him last month in the wake of Coutinho’s departure.
And interest, it seems, remains high at Anfield.
The Liverpool Echo say the Reds have eyed moves for Zaha and Mahrez, who play for Crystal Palace and Leicester City respectively.
But Lanzini’s versatility is said to appeal to Klopp.
The German feels Lanzini has the potential to play in various positions across the pitch.
Liverpool news: Manuel Lanzini is wanted over Riyad Mahrez and Wilfried Zaha
And Klopp is also said to think the West Ham star is capable of transitioning between defence and attack.
Lanzini has endured a difficult campaign this season with injuries preventing him from kicking on.
But Liverpool may try and sign him when the transfer window reopens in July.
West Ham may face a fight to retain the services of their star asset, particularly given their turbulent season so far.
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