Liverpool’s search for additional attacking reinforcements may have taken an interesting turn, with reports claiming the Reds have opened talks with Real Oviedo over winger Haissem Hassan.
According to @el_GOLDIGITAL, Liverpool are confident of completing a deal for the 24-year-old for a fee below his €12 million release clause, while Celtic are also monitoring the situation after following the player for some time.
If accurate, it could represent one of the more intriguing value deals of the summer.
A Different Type of Target
Much of Liverpool’s transfer speculation has centred around high-profile names such as Bradley Barcola, Yankuba Minteh and Yan Diomande.
Haissem Hassan, however, represents something different.
Rather than costing £70–150 million, Hassan would arrive for a fraction of that price while already possessing first-team experience and room to develop further.
At 24, he is entering the prime years of his career and could provide immediate competition on the wing.
Why Liverpool Might Be Interested
Hassan is primarily a right-sided winger but is capable of operating across the front line.
His game is built around:
● Pace
● Direct dribbling
● One-versus-one ability
● Creativity in wide areas
● Quick transitions
Those qualities appear well suited to Andoni Iraola’s style of football.
Liverpool’s new head coach demands wide players who are prepared to attack defenders aggressively rather than simply recycle possession.
Hassan’s profile appears to fit those requirements.
Salah’s Successor?
No player will truly replace Mohamed Salah.
However, Liverpool still need greater depth on the right wing following the Egyptian’s departure.
If the club can secure Hassan for under €12 million, it could prove to be an extremely shrewd piece of business.
Rather than arriving with the pressure of a £100 million price tag, he would have the opportunity to compete, develop and establish himself within the squad.
Celtic Also in the Race
Liverpool are not alone.
The report claims Celtic have been tracking Hassan since before the World Cup and are preparing an offer in the region of €7–8 million.
That bid remains well below the player’s reported release clause, which may leave Liverpool in a stronger negotiating position if they are prepared to increase their offer.
Should both clubs pursue the deal seriously, the player’s ambitions could ultimately prove decisive.
Smart Recruitment?
Liverpool have built much of their recent success on identifying value in the transfer market.
While blockbuster signings attract headlines, some of the club’s most successful transfers have come from spotting players before their value exploded.
If the recruitment team genuinely believe Hassan has the qualities required to succeed under Iraola, this could be another example of Liverpool looking beyond the obvious names.
One to Watch
At this stage, supporters should treat the reports with a degree of caution.
No agreement has been confirmed, and transfer situations can change quickly.
However, the fact Liverpool are reportedly in discussions suggests the interest may be genuine.
For a relatively modest fee, Haissem Hassan could become one of the more interesting additions of Liverpool’s summer.
And if he does arrive at Anfield, he may quickly prove why the club were prepared to move ahead of the competition.
Source: @el_GOLDIGITAL
Jamie (The Kopite View)
Related