Liverpool’s newest signing is of a higher quality than their former midfielderNaby Keita, BILD journalistChristian Falkhas told GIVEMESPORT.
Keita, who earned£60,000 per weekyet failed to assert himself as a nailed-on starter under Jurgen Klopp, is one of the many names to be replaced this summer.
Liverpool continued their midfield reshuffle by signingRB LeipzigmidfielderDominik Szoboszlaifor a fee of£60m, thoughAlexis Mac Allisterwas the club’s first signing for£35m.
ThePremier Leaguebehemoths were able to fєɴԀ off other competition to snare their in-demand target’s signature.
While both are exciting additions to squad at Anfield, all eyes will be on the Hungarian as he looks to adapt to the fast-paced, physical nature of the league.
However,Liverpoolminds can be put at ease as Falk exclusively told GIVEMESPORT that he will be a good signing, unlike Keita despite the two carving out similar career paths before heading to Merseyside. They even cost similar fees, withLiverpoolforking out£48mfor Keita.
The 22-year-old has already shown glimpses of his superiority in the club’s dreaded lactate test as he lookedmuch more comfortablethanLiverpoolwinger Luis Diaz.
Speaking exclusively to GIVEMESPORT, Falk insisted that Szoboszlai is a much better asset to have than Keita with the former’s versatility an invaluable aspect of his game.
He said:”So you have a player of many positions with good quality, but has to make the next step. You know, the last transfer from Leipzig toLiverpoolwas Keita and that didn’t work so well. What I can is that Szoboszlai is of a higher quality than Keita, so I think he will play.”
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What will Dominik Szboszlai bring to Anfield?
With the likes ofNaby Keita,James Milnerand now (potentially)Jordan HєɴԀersonleaving Anfield, midfield reinforcements such as Szoboszlai were needed.
But what exactly will the versatile attacker bring with him?
A lack of creativity in Liverpool’s engine room will be nullified by the midfielder given he registered13 assistsin the Bundesliga last term, though his10-goalreturn suggests he also has a knack of hitting the back of the net.
Goalscoring and creativity exploits aside, the midfielder boasted a respectable 7.42 match rating (on average) bySofascore’s standards during his 2022/23 season.
This rating was a league-high in the Bundesliga and ties in well whyLiverpoolwere so willing to get a Ԁєɑł complete.
What next for Liverpool?
A left-footed centre-back seems to be another position on Klopp’s radar as options in this area are thin on the ground.
Micky van de Ven ofWolfsburgwas mentioned as a possible target, but they have sincecooled their interestamid fierce competition from fellow Premier League outfitTottenham Hotspur.
But fear not as the Merseysiders have more than just Van de Ven on their shopping list.
Klopp has been a long-term admirer of Goncalo Inacio, who currently resides atSporting Lisbon, andASclaim that the German tactician has his sight set on signing the highly rated Portugal international.
Also, according toTuttosport(viaSports Witness), the Reds have upped their approach for Torino 23-year-old Perr Schuurs after having a £26m bid snubbed.
As exciting as the links are with a new central defєɴԀer, a Ԁєɑł may not come in time for their off-season proceedings this summer.
Liverpool begin their pre-season campaign on 24th July against Greuther Fürth and fɑɴȿ will be locked in to see their newest signings, namely Mac Allister and Szoboszlai, in action for the first time.
