Liverpool is already strategizing for their summer transfers, having completed one signing and potentially closing in on another.
The club confirmed a £60 million deal for defender Jeremy Jacquet at the end of the winter transfer window, and discussions for another potential signing are reportedly in progress.
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One of the pressing issues that needs addressing this summer is the midfield under the management of Arne Slot, which has faced significant scrutiny lately.
Even if Slot is not in charge by the time summer arrives, bolstering the midfield is imperative.
A number of high-profile players have been linked with a move to Merseyside, but Liverpool now appears prepared to compete with their biggest rival for one of Europe’s most promising talents.
Liverpool set to rival Manchester United for Bundesliga star
One of the most talked-about targets for Liverpool this summer is VfB Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller.
The 25-year-old has emerged as one of the top midfielders in the Bundesliga this season and seems primed for a significant transfer in the upcoming window.
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According to the German outlet Fussballdaten, both Liverpool and Manchester United are in the running for his signature.
The report suggests that Liverpool see Stiller as an ideal fit for their system, but they will face stiff competition from the Red Devils, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan.
Stiller’s contract includes a €40 million (~£35m) release clause, but Stuttgart reportedly has an option to pay him €2 million to bypass that clause.
This would give the club full control over the financial aspects of any deal for the 25-year-old.
Given the level of interest from top clubs, it might take substantially more than €40 million to secure Stiller’s services, with projections indicating a possible fee of €65 million (~£56.5m).
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The seven-time German international has certainly made a mark this season, prompting Liverpool to consider meeting Stuttgart’s valuation promptly to get ahead of their competitors.
Stiller is reportedly seeking a five-year contract with a salary of around £150,000 per week, a figure that Liverpool would likely be willing to accommodate.