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title: "Liverpool: Spanish source makes Marcos Llorente transfer claim"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2022-03-10T13:35:43Z"
modified: "2022-03-10T13:35:43Z"
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# Liverpool: Spanish source makes Marcos Llorente transfer claim

**According to reports out of Spain, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has issued a transfer demand as news emerges on Atletico Madrid star Marcos Llorente.**

### The Lowdown: Llorente pivotal over 2020/2021…

The 27-year-old was a pivotal player for manager Diego Simeone over 2020/2021 as Atletico sealed the La Liga title in dramatic fashion on the final day.

[Liverpool latest developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/liverpool-latest-developments/)

Llorente was described as one of the[‘revelations’](https://breakingthelines.com/player-analysis/player-analysis-marcos-llorente/) of their league-clinching campaign with the midfielder notching a mightily impressive 12 goals and 11 assists over his 37 Spanish top flight appearances [(Transfermarkt)](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/marcos-llorente/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/282411).

Hailed as an [‘incredible’](https://twitter.com/ftalentscout/status/1392575454704439298?s=21) player and ‘[world class](https://twitter.com/ftalentscout/status/1392575454704439298?s=21)‘ by Football Talent Scout Jacek Kulig, his impressive displays resulted in [call-ups to the Spanish national team.](https://breakingthelines.com/player-analysis/player-analysis-marcos-llorente/)

While he has played a [less significant role](https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/marcos-llorente-nuevo-objetivo-liverpool-verano-20220309.html) this season, with Simeone often deploying him as a [makeshift right-back](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/marcos-llorente/leistungsdaten/spieler/282411), Reds boss Klopp has still been impressed enough by Llorente to issue a transfer demand.

### The Latest: Liverpool eye Llorente move…

According to [Spanish sources](https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/marcos-llorente-nuevo-objetivo-liverpool-verano-20220309.html), Liverpool, and by extension owners Fenway Sports Group, have Atletico’s ace ‘on the agenda’ this summer after a personal transfer demand by Klopp.

It is believed the Reds want sign a player who ‘can occupy the most forward role’ and ‘reinforce’ the ‘interiors’ – coming after a ‘personal’ request by their manager.

Llorente, as a result, is Liverpool’s ‘new goal’ for the summer transfer window with his versatility coming as a major attraction.

### The Verdict: Make a move…

Once valued at his [€120 million (£101m) release clause](https://www.marca.com/futbol/atletico/2021/03/26/605dc41246163fea8d8b45a6.html) in March 2021, the ace can be deployed in a variety of roles – defensive midfield, central midfield, attacking midfield, right midfield as a second striker and in the full-back role ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/marcos-llorente/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/282411)).

Llorente put [pen to paper on a new deal](https://www.intothecalderon.com/2021/8/18/22631149/confirmado-marcos-llorente-signs-contract-extension-2027-atletico-real-madrid-laliga#:~:text=Two%20years%20to%20the%20day,would%20have%20expired%20in%202024.) until 2027 in mid-August last year with it being unclear whether his £101m release clause is still valid.

However, if Liverpool get quoted a reasonable price for the player, he may well come as a shrewd option for Klopp going by his huge performances during Atletico’s title-winning campaign.

***In other news: FSG also readying bid to sign ‘top level’ £67m man as opportunity opens for him to join Liverpool, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-transfer-rumours/liverpool-fsg-ready-bid-yeremi-pino-update-latest-lfc-transfer-news/)***