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title: "Goodbye Can: Liverpool will forget German with move for Real Madrid ace this summer"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/goodbye-can-liverpool-will-forget-german-with-move-for-real-madrid-ace-this-summer/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Marcus Banks"
section: "Liverpool Football Club"
published: "2018-07-05T04:20:59Z"
modified: "2018-07-05T04:20:59Z"
---

# Goodbye Can: Liverpool will forget German with move for Real Madrid ace this summer

**Liverpool fans in the Transfer Tavern can’t wait to watch Fabinho and Naby Keita tear up the Premier League next season.**

The pair officially became Liverpool players on July 1st completing moves from Monaco and RB Leipzig respectively at an outlay of around £95m. Keita arrives with a reputation as one of the most exciting midfielders in world football. On the other hand, Fabinho has been a mainstay in Monaco’s team for years and attracted interest from Manchester United before sealing a move to Merseyside.

The Brazilian is seen as a direct replacement for Emre Can who departed on a free transfer to Juventus. The German had developed into a key player under Jurgen Klopp and will be missed in the engine room. With a long season ahead, Klopp would be wise to sign another midfielder to replace him.

One man he would be foolish to overlook is Real Madrid midfielder – Mateo Kovacic. Valued at £27m by [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mateo-kovacic/profil/spieler/51471), the Croatia international seems destined to leave the club after [admitting](https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2018/06/23/5b2dfce122601de60e8b4674.html) he must depart in order to find first-team football. Currently at the World Cup with his country, the former Inter Milan star would be an excellent addition to Klopp’s squad.

The 24-year-old is perfectly suited to the box-to-box midfield role in Klopp’s 4-3-3 system at Anfield. A powerful midfielder with excellent technical ability, he would thrive alongside Keita and give Liverpool’s forwards plenty of ammunition. With a fantastic range of passing, he would be a fan favourite in no time.

His performances in Russia will only increase his price tag so Liverpool should move quickly to secure his services.

**Liverpool fans, thoughts?**