Last month, Liverpool co-owner John Henry sparked a raging frenzy of fan-speculation with cryptic tweet about long-time Reds target Marco Reus, and although a deal for the coveted attackers seems out of reach, it seems that LFC are pulling out all the stops to try sign the German maestro.
According to reports today:
* Reus is allegedly Brendan Rodgers' top target for the January transfer window.
* Liverpool plan to offer Reus a 5-year deal worth £200K a week (€1m a month)
* Reus apparently wants the move, and all LFC need to do is agree a fee with Dortmund.
Sounds too good to be true, right? This follows a report last month in Spanish newspaper Marca, which claimed:
* Reus has told Borussia Dortmund he won't be renewing his contract.
* Dortmund will be forced to cash in on him at the end of this season.
* Reus has a €25million buyout clause in his contract.
'Amazing' Reus seems certain leave Dortmund next summer, and when asked recently about the attacker's future, Sporting Director Michael Zorc told reporters:
"There are many clubs, even outside of Germany, interested in Marco. We will continue discussions, and then we'll see if we can achieve a positive result"
LFC legend Jamie Carragher is a fan of Reus, and when asked last month about the possibility of the German coming to Anfield, he enthused:
“I’d love LFC to sign Reus. [He's a ] great player, and would be one of the best players in the Premier League.”
Imagine if Liverpool had signed Reus instead of Markovic over the summer. The Serb cost £20m - which basically corresponds to the German's buyout clause - and I have no doubt he would've come straight into the team and made an immediate impact.
Is a player like Reus a major priority for the January transfer window? A prolific striker is arguably more imperative at this stage, but it all depends on what happens over the next few months. It's possible that Balotelli will become a prolific goalscorer for Liverpool, and if that happens, the need for another striker may not be as acute.
Similarly, if Markovic and Lallana start contributing goals/assists on a regular basis (along with Hendo and Sterling), then Reus may not even be needed. That said, there are certain top-class players that just have to be signed when available, and Reus certainly fits the bill.
Author: Jaimie K
According to reports today:
* Reus is allegedly Brendan Rodgers' top target for the January transfer window.
* Liverpool plan to offer Reus a 5-year deal worth £200K a week (€1m a month)
* Reus apparently wants the move, and all LFC need to do is agree a fee with Dortmund.
Sounds too good to be true, right? This follows a report last month in Spanish newspaper Marca, which claimed:
* Reus has told Borussia Dortmund he won't be renewing his contract.
* Dortmund will be forced to cash in on him at the end of this season.
* Reus has a €25million buyout clause in his contract.
'Amazing' Reus seems certain leave Dortmund next summer, and when asked recently about the attacker's future, Sporting Director Michael Zorc told reporters:
"There are many clubs, even outside of Germany, interested in Marco. We will continue discussions, and then we'll see if we can achieve a positive result"
LFC legend Jamie Carragher is a fan of Reus, and when asked last month about the possibility of the German coming to Anfield, he enthused:
“I’d love LFC to sign Reus. [He's a ] great player, and would be one of the best players in the Premier League.”
Imagine if Liverpool had signed Reus instead of Markovic over the summer. The Serb cost £20m - which basically corresponds to the German's buyout clause - and I have no doubt he would've come straight into the team and made an immediate impact.
Is a player like Reus a major priority for the January transfer window? A prolific striker is arguably more imperative at this stage, but it all depends on what happens over the next few months. It's possible that Balotelli will become a prolific goalscorer for Liverpool, and if that happens, the need for another striker may not be as acute.
Similarly, if Markovic and Lallana start contributing goals/assists on a regular basis (along with Hendo and Sterling), then Reus may not even be needed. That said, there are certain top-class players that just have to be signed when available, and Reus certainly fits the bill.
Author: Jaimie K
