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title: "Liverpool: Fabrizio Romano provides Renato Sanches update"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Liverpool Football Club"
published: "2021-07-12T15:35:57Z"
modified: "2021-07-12T15:35:57Z"
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# Liverpool: Fabrizio Romano provides Renato Sanches update

**Rumoured Liverpool target Renato Sanches wants to leave Lille in the summer transfer window, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.**

### The Lowdown: Liverpool linked with Sanches move

Gini Wijnaldum’s Reds exit to Paris Saint-Germain has left a void in the middle of the park, and a replacement may be needed this summer.

Sanches has been [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-transfer-rumours/liverpool-fans-excited-by-renato-sanches-update/) with a summer move to Anfield, having enjoyed an impressive Euro 2020 campaign with Portugal  prior to their round of 16 exit.

The 23-year-old also made [23 Ligue 1 appearances](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/299450/Show/Renato-Sanches) for Lille last season, helping them clinch the league title.

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### The Latest: Romano provides key update

Romano has now given an update on the current situation, taking to his [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqigaXlpa_A) \[via [Empire of the Kop](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2021/07/12/club-prepared-to-sell-liverpool-target-says-fabrizio-romano-he-wants-to-go/)\] to confirm that Sanches wants to move on this summer, with a fresh challenge appealing to the Portugal winger.

The journalist stated: “He wants to go, I also know Lille are prepared to sell.”

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### The Verdict: Perfect Wijnaldum replacement?

While there are slight concerns surrounding Sanches’ [injury record](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/renato-sanches/verletzungen/spieler/258027), he looks a fantastic option to come in and replace Wijnaldum ahead of next season, having been [hailed](https://www.footballinsider247.com/campbell-in-awe-of-incredible-sanches-as-liverpool-close-on-reported-deal/) as ‘incredible’ by Kevin Campbell.

The 23-year-old averaged an impressive [91.6%](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/299450/Show/Renato-Sanches) pass completion rate at Euro 2020, showing that he shares the Dutchman’s ability to keep possession, and just like the former Liverpool midfielder, he is a powerful presence.

Sanches also averaged [1.3 tackles](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/299450/Show/Renato-Sanches) per game in the tournament, proving that he can thrive in his off-the-ball duties.

***In other news, some Liverpool supporters have been reacting to an official club tweet. Read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league/liverpool-fans-excited-as-mohamed-salah-returns-for-pre-season/).***