Liverpool are reportedly ‘favourites’ to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez this summer, alongside rivals Manchester United.
That’s according to renowned Spanish outlet SPORT, via Paisley Gates, who claim officials believe the deal could cost as much as €50 million (~£43m).
The above report states it’d take a minimum of €40 million (~£35m) to get the deal over the line, which is a fraction of the Spaniard’s whopping €150 million release clause.
Saul Niguez continues to be heavily linked with a move to the Premier League
Liverpool have been continually linked with a move for Saul throughout the summer transfer window, but the story hasn’t progressed much since the initial links.
A recent line from Fabrizio Romano states both the Reds and Premier League rivals Chelsea are keen on making a move for the midfielder, should a proposed deal with Barcelona fall through…