Uncertainty looms over Liverpool’s midfield as the summer transfer window approaches.
Arne Slot has depended on a consistent group of midfielders for the last few seasons, but the effectiveness of some players has noticeably declined.
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The midfield was last overhauled in 2023, bringing in Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Wataru Endo to Anfield.
Both Gravenberch and Mac Allister have not yet recaptured the form that helped the club secure the 2024/25 Premier League title.
Moreover, with a complicated contract situation involving Curtis Jones, the need for midfield changes is becoming increasingly apparent to Arne Slot and Richard Hughes.
Liverpool monitoring Sangare at Lens
Anfield Watch has been keeping fans informed about Mamadou Sangare from RC Lens. The 23-year-old midfielder has been a standout player for the surprising Ligue 1 team this season.
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The Mali international made a relatively low-cost £6.9m transfer to Lens from Rapid Vienna last summer. His dynamic playing style has contributed three goals and four assists from central midfield during the current campaign, sparking speculation about a potential transfer.
A bid of around £35m could tempt Lens to sell, and Liverpool is currently positioned to pursue his signature.
Source emphasizes need for a player like Sangare
A reliable source from the Merseyside beat, Dominic King, has labeled a player like Sangare as “essential” for the next phase of Arne Slot’s vision.
“Liverpool’s thorough analysis of Ligue 1 means they will be fully aware of the highly-regarded Mamadou Sangare, a Mali international at Lens,” his report in the Telegraph indicates.
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“A player in that mold is crucial.”
Originally from Bamako, Mali, Sangare developed through the Red Bull system with Salzburg before going on loan in Austria and Belgium. He made a permanent move to Rapid in 2024 before joining one of Europe’s top leagues with Lens.
Sangare’s contract extends until 2030, but it seems inevitable that this talented midfielder will soon be heading to a more prestigious club.