Flocking to Twitter, many Liverpool fans have absolutely erupted over a fresh transfer update involving Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria.
Jurgen Klopp's men are currently flying high near the top of the Premier League, well and truly in the title race alongside Manchester City and Chelsea.
Their latest win, a 4-1 derby triumph over Everton at Goodison Park, sums up the momentum gained under Klopp this season after Liverpool fell short in their title defence last time around.
The Reds had to cope with a plethora of injury issues throughout 2020/2021, bringing their strength in depth into question as the club seek to maintain their current heights at the top level. As such, fans will be eager for Fenway Sports Group (FSG) and Liverpool's transfer chiefs to take significant steps to bolster Klopp's options.
Bringing the latest, La Gazzetta dello Sport have shared some promising news involving Switzerland international and Reds transfer target Zakara. The 25-year-old's current deal at Monchengladbach expires in 2022, meaning that he can leave for free at the end of this season, putting the Bundesliga giants under some pressure to sell in January.
As per La Gazzetta dello Sport, Liverpool are apparently leading the race for Zakaria, who would personally 'love' to work under Klopp. Also, if FSG decide to make an early move in the winter, it is believed they could secure him for as little as £7m-£8.5m.
Liverpool fans erupt...
Given his ability and the fact that he could leave for such a meagre fee, it's little wonder so many Liverpool fans are raving as their club eye an 'absolute bargain' swoop. According to WhoScored, Zakaria has averaged a higher pass accuracy domestically (89.1%) this season than any Reds midfielder with more than four league starts.
The maestro has also made more interceptions in the centre of the park (1.8) than Liverpool's entire midfield roster, supporting the theory that he would come as a solid alternative to Fabinho, especially for a maximum £8.5m fee or as a free agent next summer.
Here's how some Liverpool fans reacted to the prospect of signing him at such a low cost:
"Ain't no way. Edwards' last dance"
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"wow"
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"Please"
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"No brainer that!"
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"Buy him in Jan, what a bargain"
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"Would be a class backup for Fabinho, exactly the sort of depth that's needed"
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"absolute pocket change, don't really think we should wait, just splash it man"
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"Similar to Fabinho in the way he plays but he has more pace. (Top speed of 35.07km) 7m for him is an absolute bargain, definitely would be a 25-30m player if it wasn't for his contract."
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