Liverpool are reportedly considering a move for Hoffenheim defender Fabian Schar.
According to multiple reports this week:
* Klopp sent scouts to watch Schar in action for Switzerland during the recent international break.
* Liverpool's boss has allegedly 'admired' €11m-rated Schar for years, and Liverpool 'confident' of agreeing a transfer.
Some info about Schar:
* 24-year old central defender. Current contract expires: 2019. Won three league titles in a row at FC Basel.
* 114 apps for Basel (23 goals/assists, which is excellent for a defender). 29 apps for Hoffenheim. 26 apps for the Swiss national team (6 goals).
* Description on Hoffenheim's website: "An attacking threat at set pieces and also good with the ball at his feet. Schär is capable of further development, but he's also already experienced a lot in his career".
* Jul 2015: Hoffenheim's Sporting Director raved: "Schar's build-up play is excellent, and he has huge potential".
Like Ragnar Klavan, Schar is another prototypical Jurgen Klopp transfer target: cheap, comparatively unknown, under the radar, and a consistent performer on the international stage.
In recent months, Liverpool have also been linked with Schar's Hoffenheim team-mate, Niklas Sule, so perhaps Klopp's long-term plan is to bring both players to Anfield?
According to multiple reports this week:
* Klopp sent scouts to watch Schar in action for Switzerland during the recent international break.
* Liverpool's boss has allegedly 'admired' €11m-rated Schar for years, and Liverpool 'confident' of agreeing a transfer.
Some info about Schar:
* 24-year old central defender. Current contract expires: 2019. Won three league titles in a row at FC Basel.
* 114 apps for Basel (23 goals/assists, which is excellent for a defender). 29 apps for Hoffenheim. 26 apps for the Swiss national team (6 goals).
* Description on Hoffenheim's website: "An attacking threat at set pieces and also good with the ball at his feet. Schär is capable of further development, but he's also already experienced a lot in his career".
* Jul 2015: Hoffenheim's Sporting Director raved: "Schar's build-up play is excellent, and he has huge potential".
Like Ragnar Klavan, Schar is another prototypical Jurgen Klopp transfer target: cheap, comparatively unknown, under the radar, and a consistent performer on the international stage.
In recent months, Liverpool have also been linked with Schar's Hoffenheim team-mate, Niklas Sule, so perhaps Klopp's long-term plan is to bring both players to Anfield?
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