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Liverpool are constantly on the hunt for new players, especially those who have shown promise at such an early stage of their careers. The new generation of talents is already delivering.
In order to not miss out, the Reds must use their positive financial position this summer to get in on the act and continue to build a squad that is going to be able to compete for years to come.
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A lot of extensive work has been going on behind the scenes at Liverpool's recruitment department to lower the age of the squad without compromising on quality and taking a back step by becoming a team that is all of a sudden 'in transition'. Arne Slot's Premier League title win was the perfect result.
But if an opportunity comes along to bring in further youthful talents who would add a new dynamic to the current crop of players that Slot is working with, then the club shouldn't hesitate to get it done.
Is there an opportunity to exploit an opening at PSG?
The new Champions League winners, who were emphatic against Inter Milan last night, as the blueprint for succeeding with a new generation of superstars. A lot of money was invested into talented potential, not none of their players were considered 'world class'. Now most of them are.
Not only are the players able to feature in a number of positions, giving Luis Enrique a vast amount of options when it comes to deciding the starting XI for each match, but each player has contributed when he needed them to, despite some not receiving as many minutes as they would have wanted.
But it is becoming increasingly clear that it is not possible for the project at Paris Saint German to remain on an upward trajectory with the players that are currently in the squad. Further summer recruits will make it so competitive for places that an untenable situation will likely be reached.
However, for the rest of the world, this is an opportunity to take advantage and get in on the act.
Anfield Watch exclusively revealed in April that Liverpool are keeping tabs on Warren Zaire-Emery and would be ready to spend whatever it takes to sign him.
The 19-year-old French midfield maestro who has already started to demonstrate his elite qualities.
Throughout the last two seasons, he has been awarded 6279 minutes (91 appearances), showcasing how impressive an asset he can be despite his youthful age and lack of experience.
He sits in a traditional central-midfield role, able to position himself as a No. 8 that will run the channels or as a No. 6 who sits a little deeper, although the positions aren't fixed at PSG.
But despite his promising performances, he is struggling to break into the first team on a more regular basis as a starter, with Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha and Joao Neves making up Enrique's starting trio.
In last night's Champions League final, he managed to feature for just six minutes, an unfamiliar situation which has led him to feel increasingly open to a move elsewhere, according to our intel.
Furthermore, it has been reported over the last few weeks that Franco Mastantuono is likely to join from River Plate, the 17-year-old Argentine midfield sensation who Thierry Henry recently praised.
The latest update on the story came from Fabrizio Romano, who said: "Paris Saint Germain will try to get Franco Mastantuono deal done as talks have been ongoing for weeks. Nothing sealed or agreed yet, but PSG will try to anticipate several top European clubs and sign the Argentinian gem."
Of course, the two player's profiles are entirely different, but the array of midfield options at PSG is widening and Zaire-Emery is already struggling to find his place. A move to Liverpool could work.
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The current understanding is that the Reds will pay whatever it takes to sign him, and given the finances of the impending Florian Wirtz deal, you can trust that Liverpool have the capacity to pounce on the opportunity if the player continues to feel increasingly isolated in Paris.
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