Liverpool are reportedly ready to sign one of Serie A's most coveted young midfielders.
According to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport this week:
* Liverpool reps recently watched Kessie in action in Atalanta's 2-1 victory over Roma.
* Reds are planning a €22m offer, which comes with a salary of €2.5m per season.
Liverpool have allegedly scouted Kessie 'extensively' this season, and Man City, Juve, Chelsea, and Man United also interested, the Reds clearly have a lot of competition.
Some info about €20m-rated Kessie, who is (lazily) nicknamed the 'New Yaya Toure':
* Defensive/holding midfielder, who can also play as a center-back. Contract expires: 2021
* Atalanta/Cesena: 14 goals/assists in 56 apps (One every 314 mins).
* Scouting Report (Strengths): "Can play in various positions. Good positioning, speed, stamina, power and technique. Excellent movement around the box".
* Aug 2016: Kessie admitted: "I was close to joining Sunderland, but I preferred Serie A to the Premier League because in Italy it's possible to learn tactics".
* Sep 2016: Kessi admitted: "I'd like to play for Manchester United. I don't know if [Jose] Mourinho will be there, but Manchester United has always been my favourite team."
* Oct 2016: Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini's assessment: "He [Kessie] has a good foundation and an impressive physical dominance. He can play one day at a big club".
* On his football role models: "My idols are Yaya Toure and [Michael] Essien. I was told that I have to work very hard to reach a big level".
If Klopp is seriously considering signing another young central midfielder, then what does this mean for Marko Grujic?
According to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport this week:
* Liverpool reps recently watched Kessie in action in Atalanta's 2-1 victory over Roma.
* Reds are planning a €22m offer, which comes with a salary of €2.5m per season.
Liverpool have allegedly scouted Kessie 'extensively' this season, and Man City, Juve, Chelsea, and Man United also interested, the Reds clearly have a lot of competition.
Some info about €20m-rated Kessie, who is (lazily) nicknamed the 'New Yaya Toure':
* Defensive/holding midfielder, who can also play as a center-back. Contract expires: 2021
* Atalanta/Cesena: 14 goals/assists in 56 apps (One every 314 mins).
* Scouting Report (Strengths): "Can play in various positions. Good positioning, speed, stamina, power and technique. Excellent movement around the box".
* Aug 2016: Kessie admitted: "I was close to joining Sunderland, but I preferred Serie A to the Premier League because in Italy it's possible to learn tactics".
* Sep 2016: Kessi admitted: "I'd like to play for Manchester United. I don't know if [Jose] Mourinho will be there, but Manchester United has always been my favourite team."
* Oct 2016: Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini's assessment: "He [Kessie] has a good foundation and an impressive physical dominance. He can play one day at a big club".
* On his football role models: "My idols are Yaya Toure and [Michael] Essien. I was told that I have to work very hard to reach a big level".
If Klopp is seriously considering signing another young central midfielder, then what does this mean for Marko Grujic?
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