For the Liverpool fans in the Transfer Tavern, their attack is the most exciting part of their team. Over the last few years, the Reds have seriously struggled going forward, but under Jurgen Klopp, that area of the pitch has been transformed.
With Roberto Firmino leading the line, and Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah either side of him, there is an argument to suggest that Liverpool’s attack could be the best in the Premier League.
That doesn’t mean that the attacking line is perfect, though. The Reds are playing in Europe’s best competitions against the best teams in the world, and so they need to ensure they have depth, as well as starting quality.
Given those demands, it came as no surprise to hear that, according to the Sun, Liverpool could look to improve their attack this summer, with Jurgen Klopp apparently a big fan of Piotr Zielinski. Currently playing for Napoli, Zielinski is able to play in a few positions including central midfield and further forward in the attack.
However, our landlord isn’t sure that Zielinski offers what Liverpool need. They need someone with more proven quality, and in that vein, he thinks that former Man Utd attacker Memphis Depay – who is now rated at £25.2 million by Transfer Markt – could be a fantastic solution.
Though a move might not be too popular amongst fans, they shouldn’t discount the Dutchman too soon. For those that need convincing, here are TWO reasons why he might be the perfect signing…
Proven Himself
When Memphis Depay moved to Man Utd, it’s clear that he wasn’t good enough. He really struggled in England, and that left a sour taste in the mouths of the Old Trafford faithful.
As a result, it would have been easy for him to go further on his downward path.
However, that hasn’t happened.
Since leaving Man Utd, the Dutchman has excelled, and he has now emerged as one of Europe’s best attacking players.
He’s earned a move back to the big leagues, and a year under Jurgen Klopp could take him to the next level.
Jack Of All Trades
Most attackers tend to fall into one of a few categories.
Some are assist masters, others are fantastic at long-range passing, some are goalscorers – but Memphis Depay has found a nice little niche in that he’s a bit of a jack of all trades.
That has been reflected by his remarkable goalscoring and assisting record this season. He has scored 14 goals and assisted a further 11 times. That’s 25 goals that he has been involved in this term, despite starting just 23 league games.
He’s clearly a player that can do it all, and Klopp would be wise to invest.
