Liverpool have reportedly compiled a list of four midfielders who could replace Georginio Wijnaldum at the club this summer. Here are 4 potential replacements for Wijnaldum at Liverpool.
Wijnaldum has left Anfield when his contract expires at the end of June 2021. Then Wijnaldum has decided to join French giants Paris Saint Germain on a free transfer.
The Daily Mail reports that Liverpool already have four potential players they want to bring in to replace Wijnaldum.
Here are 4 potential replacements for Wijnaldum at Liverpool:
1. Youri Tielemans
Youri Tielemans is a typical box to box midfielder who sets the tempo of the game. This has been proven with Leicester City.
His quality in midfield has caught the attention of several Premier League giants this summer, including Liverpool.
In fact, Liverpool are reported to have long been admirers of Tielemans and have wanted to sign him since from Anderlecht in 2017.
Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has also expressed admiration for the 23-year-old in the past and praised Tielemans’ great contribution to Leicester.
Klopp sees Tielemans as the ideal replacement for Wijnaldum as he is a midfielder who is also capable of controlling the game.
Tielemans is not only effective in maintaining possession and optimizing space, but he can also be a threat to the opposing defense with shots from outside the box.
His playing vision and passing ability are added values for Tielemans. He is also able to exploit gaps in the opponent’s defense and connect defense with attack.
Tielemans is also considered a threat to the opponent to score because he has the ability to shoot from distance.
2. Houssem Aouar
Houssem Aouar is considered one of the most successful players to emerge from the Lyon academy. His performances with the Lyon first team have attracted the attention of several Premier League giants.
The 22-year-old was a target for Arsenal last season. However, Aouar decided to stay in France.
Now Aouar is on Jurgen Klopp’s radar to fill the void left by Wijnaldum in his midfield.
The Liverpool coach was impressed by Aouar’s accurate passing, good ball control and excellent dribbling ability.
The 22-year-old is also sharp, averaging 1.13 shots on target and 3.56 shots per 90 minutes.
3. Franck Kessie
Liverpool are also said to be interested in signing AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie as a replacement for Wijnaldum.
The 24-year-old is known to have the ability to break the opponent’s attack in midfield and is able to assist attacks and score goals.
Kessie scored 14 goals in all competitions for Milan last season. With his ability to both defend and attack, Kessie is considered the best replacement for Wijnaldum at Liverpool.
4. Saul Niguez
Saul Niguez is a 26-year-old central midfielder who is determined and hardworking. A character who is similar to Wijnaldum is very much needed by Liverpool.
Saul also has another advantage that he can play in various positions, namely in midfield, front line, or wing-back.
Saul is also known to have good positioning skills and has intelligence in exploiting gaps in the opponent’s defense.
