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title: "Exclusive: Pundit not shocked by Liverpool’s interest in Leicester ace Harvey Barnes"
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author: "Danny Rust"
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published: "2021-09-04T05:25:11Z"
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# Exclusive: Pundit not shocked by Liverpool’s interest in Leicester ace Harvey Barnes

**Former Leicester City defender Steve Howey is not surprised that Liverpool took an interest in Foxes winger Harvey Barnes during the transfer window.**

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has admired Barnes for some time, with [reports](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-eyeing-harvey-barnes-transfer-22417305) suggesting the then-Premier League champions were mulling over a move last year.

Following a disappointing campaign which saw the Reds relinquish their hold on the title, Liverpool were [linked](https://theathletic.com/news/harvey-barnes-on-cusp-of-signing-new-leicester-city-contract/1iInW1NNIptn) with the 23-year-old once again this summer.

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It came after Barnes scored [13 goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/harvey-barnes/leistungsdaten/spieler/398065/plus/0?saison=2020) before a knee injury halted his progress last season.

But the winger, who boasts [one England cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/harvey-barnes/nationalmannschaft/spieler/398065/verein_id/3299), ended speculation over his future by penning a new [four-year deal](https://www.lcfc.com/news/2223105/harvey-barnes-signs-new-contract-to-2025) with Leicester last month.

Having returned from injury, Barnes has [started all four](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/harvey-barnes/leistungsdaten/spieler/398065) of the Foxes’ fixtures so far this season, including the Community Shield triumph over Manchester City.

Howey believes Liverpool will keep tabs on Barnes despite extending his contract and has claimed he would be an exciting signing for the Reds.

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He exclusively told The Transfer Tavern: *“Their interest doesn’t surprise me. Without a doubt, Jurgen Klopp would have been looking around to see what he could do to add to his squad.*

*“I think Harvey Barnes would have been a good acquisition.”*