Real Madrid have reportedly been offered the chance to sign a Liverpool target according to reports in Spain this week.
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Real Madrid could make a move for a Liverpool target, according to reports from Spain this week. It has been a relatively quiet start to the January window for the Anfield club. The Reds have, however, already agreed a deal for Austria Vienna’s towering 17-year-old centre-back Ifeanyi Ndukwe in a multi-million euro move worth an initial €3 million.
The 6’5″ defender, who impressed at the Under-17 World Cup finals in November, will join Anfield in the summer once he turns 18 in March, with FIFA regulations preventing an immediate transfer. While Liverpool continues to monitor other defensive targets, including Club Brugge’s Joel Ordonez – with reports from Ecuador suggesting a deal worth around £43 million could be nearing completion – the January window appears set to be quiet on the incoming front.
The Reds have faced resistance elsewhere in their transfer pursuits, particularly with Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, who now looks destined for Manchester City. Despite Liverpool expressing interest alongside Arsenal and Manchester United, Semenyo is expected to complete a £65 million move to the Etihad after City agreed to trigger his release clause
However, the most concerning development for Liverpool may be the growing competition for one of their primary long-term targets.
DaveOCKOP.com revealed in an exclusive report in November that Liverpool are keen admirers of Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton and even held preliminary talks with the players entourage.
No,w Spanish outlet AS is reporting that the England international has been offered to Real Madrid. The report claims that although Wharton has been presented to Real Madrid, though the club is not currently actively pushing for the transfer. Nevertheless, the mere involvement of Los Blancos will not do Liverpool any favours.
Crystal Palace is expected to demand a minimum of €70 million for the midfielder – surpassing the €65 million they received for Eberechi Eze.
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