Liverpool may have already identified the perfect $93,000-a-week summer transfer for Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool may have already identified the perfect $93,000-a-week summer transfer for Jurgen Klopp

Mason Mount has been linked with a move to Liverpool and if he joins the club in the summer transfer window, he could bring two key attributes to Jurgen Klopp.

Mason Mount has been a name that has been linked with Liverpool of late and although some fans have scoffed at the mention of the Chelsea star, the England international wouldn’t be a bad choice for Jurgen Klopp.

According to The Guardian, Liverpool are interested in Mount and could move this summer, the player blocking contract negotiations with the Blues. Mount’s contract expires in 2024 and he currently earns just $93,000 (£75,000/€85,000) a week.

So Mount is available and as Jorginho’s January transfer highlighted, Chelsea are a club ready to do business with their arch-rivals, meaning Liverpool may have a slim chance of luring Mount to Anfield if they do. he does it. Stamford Bridge remains reluctant to participate in the renewal. talks. Bringing Mount to Liverpool would benefit Klopp and his team for two reasons. One is purely logistical. Liverpool were only able to fill 24 of the 25 available places in the Premier League squad, while Klopp had reached his non-homegrown player threshold and is currently one short of the maximum number of over-21s in the squad.

This means Klopp’s side are one player short, although he can call on more players under the age of 21, puts Liverpool at a slight disadvantage and is a place Mount could easily fill.

But that’s not the only reason why the Chelsea midfielder would be a smart signing for Liverpool. The Reds have struggled defensively this season, especially when it comes to defending up front. Liverpool’s attack and midfield have not been able to offer the same level of defense protection as in previous years.

This is largely due to Liverpool’s attackers and midfielders not winning enough tackles and not being proactive enough in the defensive transition of the game, which has allowed teams that are fast at these stages to exploit them. quickly into turnovers and goals from nothing.

While most will focus on Mount’s impressive attacking tally in terms of goals and assists (though he’s been inactive this season), one aspect of his style that remains under the radar is his defensive prowess. Mount’s work rate is second to none and in that respect he is an ideal match for Liverpool. According to Wyscout, he averages an impressive 7.7 of 90 defensive plays, wins 68.14 percent of his 6.54 of 90 defensive plays, and averages 4.75 possession-corrected interceptions. Among his peers this makes him one of the best when it comes to defensive performances in his position, and his ability to defend Liverpool from the front could transform Klopp’s side into a more solid unit.

Mount’s engine and ability to work in multiple roles make him a rare asset. At 24 he is also relatively young which means Liverpool should definitely be in the running for him if he is still available in the summer at the right price.