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title: "Liverpool: Reds targeting Piotr Zielinski"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2022-12-01T17:05:09Z"
modified: "2022-12-01T17:05:09Z"
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# Liverpool: Reds targeting Piotr Zielinski

**[Liverpool](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/) have shortlisted Napoli star Piotr Zielinski as a target alongside Jude Bellingham, according to reports.**

### The Lowdown: Liverpool eye Bellingham move…

It’s no secret that the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) giants hold a very serious interest in the Borussia Dortmund sensation, [as multiple reports have suggested](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/liverpool-premier-league-jude-bellingham-england-world-cup-news-updates/) over the past few months.

When compared to England’s top two current teams Manchester City and Arsenal, Jurgen Klopp’s side are arguably bereft of [midfield depth](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-liverpool/kadernachposition/verein/31) and need to significantly invest in key areas to get back challenging for major honours again.

Bellingham could be the perfect target given his all-round ability and [phenomenal form for Dortmund](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/44/Show/Germany-Borussia-Dortmund) this season, but if he is deemed out of reach, it appears that Liverpool have shortlisted a few alternatives – including Zielinski.

### The Latest: Liverpool also eyeing Zielinski…

According to journalist [Rudy Galetti,](https://rudygaletti.com/2022/11/29/calciomercato-liverpool-occhi-puntati-sul-centrocampo/) writing on his website, the Poland international is now a target for the Reds.

The 28-year-old, who is currently at the World Cup in Qatar, joins Liverpool’s shortlist alongside other midfield targets like Bellingham, Declan Rice, Moises Caicedo and Mikel Merino.

[Latest Liverpool transfer news!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/latest-liverpool-transfer-news-35/)

### The Verdict: Good alternative?

Called a ‘[beautiful footballer](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jun/08/piotr-zielinski-polands-kind-hearted-midfielder-can-shine-on-biggest-stage)‘ by former Poland national team boss Paulo Sousa, Zielinski’s current deal expires in 2024 and contains a [£94m release clause](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/liverpool-make-contact-sign-explosive-napoli-playmaker).

However, Napoli are arguably quite likely to agree to a much lower fee than that, given that his contract has [just over 18 months](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/piotr-zielinski/profil/spieler/181136) left to run.

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The Serie A leaders could be pressured into agreeing a lower fee, and Zielinski could be worth the effort from Liverpool considering that Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti – no stranger to [working with elite footballers](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/carlo-ancelotti/eingesetzteSpieler/trainer/523) – thinks he is a [‘complete’](https://football-italia.net/ancelotti-zielinski-a-complete-midfielder/) player.