Liverpool’s interest in Denis Zakaria has been confirmed with two PL kits also keeping tabs – Angelo Mangiante

Liverpool are said to be interested in 25-year-old midfielder Denis Zakaria, with the Swiss international’s contract still set to expire in the summer of 2022.

This comes from a tweet by Sky Sports journalist Angelo Mangiante, who also noted that the Red Devils face some early competition from West Ham United and Everton over the purchase of the Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder.

Liverpool, West Ham and Everton interested in Denis #Zakaria, the contract will expire in 2022.

– Angelo Mangiante (@angelomangiante) December 7, 2021

The Red Devils are yet to replace Gini Wijnaldum in the center of the pitch – a void the former Young Boys player could fill for Jurgen Klopp if the reported interest is accurate.

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While beyond the desired age range has, for the most part, been historically favored by our recruitment team, it’s worth pointing out first and foremost that the player has only just turned 25, and secondly, the association to contract him. – the January contract deal could prove to be irresistible.

Aside from the issue of a financially viable acquisition, Zakaria’s apparent versatility – able to operate from the center of defense all the way to central midfield – is a trait most likely to attract interest. concern of Jurgen Klopp.

With the likes of Tyler Morton and Harvey Elliott making impressive leaps this season, it will, of course, be interesting to see the German appreciate the importance of signing a new midfielder. .

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