Despite having five internationals already vying for places in central midfield, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is reportedly pushing hard to sign Lazio captain Lucas Biglia, who recently hinted that a move away is a possible future option.
The Reds have been linked with Biglia many times in the past, and according to Italian newspaper La Gazetta Dello Sport today:
"Liverpool have stepped into the ring with an enticing offer [for Biglia]. Jurgen Klopp already held interest in Biglia during his days with Borussia Dortmund".
When asked recently about his long-term future, Biglia - nicknamed 'El Principito' - confirmed that he's keeping his options open:
"Will I definitely stay? I don't know. It doesn't depend on me".
Some info about Biglia.
* 29-year old defensive midfielder, whose current contract expires in 2018.
* Jurgen Klopp reportedly tried to sign Biglia for Dortmund in 2013.
* Anderlecht: 66 goals/assists in 287 games (Averaged a goal/assist every 378 mins).
* Lazio: 18 goals/assists in 73 apps for Lazio (Averages a goal/assist every 331 mins).
* Lazio reportedly want €30m for Biglia.
* On his admiration for Xabi Alonso: "I like Xabi Alonso. For me, he is what gives balance [to his teams]. He is a role model."
* Sep 2015: Lazio boss Stefano Pioli's assessment: "Biglia is a special player in terms of tactics, technique, and presence. He gives us something extra".
* 9 separate injuries in the last two seasons, including two separate injuries already this season (174 days on the sidelines/32 games missed).
Over the last two season, Biglia has made practically the same number appearances as Lucas Leiva (63 vs. 61) which suggests that in fitness terms, he's not a significant upgrade on the Brazilian.
On the attacking front, however, Biglia is a clear upgrade on Lucas, and a career average of a goal/assist every 4 games is creditable for a defensive midfielder.
With Biglia's suspect injury history, though, I can't see FSG sanctioning anywhere close to €30m for a player who'll be 30 in two months.
For the right price, is Biglia a player worth pursuing?
Author: Jaimie K
The Reds have been linked with Biglia many times in the past, and according to Italian newspaper La Gazetta Dello Sport today:
"Liverpool have stepped into the ring with an enticing offer [for Biglia]. Jurgen Klopp already held interest in Biglia during his days with Borussia Dortmund".
When asked recently about his long-term future, Biglia - nicknamed 'El Principito' - confirmed that he's keeping his options open:
"Will I definitely stay? I don't know. It doesn't depend on me".
Some info about Biglia.
* 29-year old defensive midfielder, whose current contract expires in 2018.
* Jurgen Klopp reportedly tried to sign Biglia for Dortmund in 2013.
* Anderlecht: 66 goals/assists in 287 games (Averaged a goal/assist every 378 mins).
* Lazio: 18 goals/assists in 73 apps for Lazio (Averages a goal/assist every 331 mins).
* Lazio reportedly want €30m for Biglia.
* On his admiration for Xabi Alonso: "I like Xabi Alonso. For me, he is what gives balance [to his teams]. He is a role model."
* Sep 2015: Lazio boss Stefano Pioli's assessment: "Biglia is a special player in terms of tactics, technique, and presence. He gives us something extra".
* 9 separate injuries in the last two seasons, including two separate injuries already this season (174 days on the sidelines/32 games missed).
Over the last two season, Biglia has made practically the same number appearances as Lucas Leiva (63 vs. 61) which suggests that in fitness terms, he's not a significant upgrade on the Brazilian.
On the attacking front, however, Biglia is a clear upgrade on Lucas, and a career average of a goal/assist every 4 games is creditable for a defensive midfielder.
With Biglia's suspect injury history, though, I can't see FSG sanctioning anywhere close to €30m for a player who'll be 30 in two months.
For the right price, is Biglia a player worth pursuing?
Author: Jaimie K
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