Liverpool are once again being linked with a move for one of France's most promising talents.
In October, The Mirror claimed that Liverpool were tracking Lille midfielder Soualiho Meite, and according to new reports in France:
* Liverpool scouts have been watching Meite this season.
* Crystal Palace have already submitted an €8m offer.
When asked recently about his future, Meite told reporters:
"I do not know what will happen. I work hard every day. That the result is that so many clubs are interested in me, it honors me".
Some info about Meite:
* 22-year old defensive midfielder, who can also play other central midfield roles.
* Registered with Lille, but currently on loan at Belgian side Zulte-Waregem. Contract expires: 2017
* 96 appearances for Lille, Zulte, and Auxerre (2 goals/assists). Hasn't suffered any injuries yet.
* Apr 2015: When asked about his performances for Lille, Meite observed: "I sometimes lacks grit, and tend to be nonchalant. I realize that sometimes I have to force myself".
* Jul 2015: Lille boss Frederic Antonetti scathed: "He is like a mannequin on the field at times, and I don't know how he expects to be that way when our opponents are mobile".
A lack of mobility and/or effort isn't going to cut it under Jurgen Klopp, and given Antonetti's comments - and Meite's admission that he tends to be 'nonchalant' on the field - this transfer seems unlikely.
In October, The Mirror claimed that Liverpool were tracking Lille midfielder Soualiho Meite, and according to new reports in France:
* Liverpool scouts have been watching Meite this season.
* Crystal Palace have already submitted an €8m offer.
When asked recently about his future, Meite told reporters:
"I do not know what will happen. I work hard every day. That the result is that so many clubs are interested in me, it honors me".
Some info about Meite:
* 22-year old defensive midfielder, who can also play other central midfield roles.
* Registered with Lille, but currently on loan at Belgian side Zulte-Waregem. Contract expires: 2017
* 96 appearances for Lille, Zulte, and Auxerre (2 goals/assists). Hasn't suffered any injuries yet.
* Apr 2015: When asked about his performances for Lille, Meite observed: "I sometimes lacks grit, and tend to be nonchalant. I realize that sometimes I have to force myself".
* Jul 2015: Lille boss Frederic Antonetti scathed: "He is like a mannequin on the field at times, and I don't know how he expects to be that way when our opponents are mobile".
A lack of mobility and/or effort isn't going to cut it under Jurgen Klopp, and given Antonetti's comments - and Meite's admission that he tends to be 'nonchalant' on the field - this transfer seems unlikely.
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