Reds contact agent over defender deal
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Aston Villa defender Jordan Amavi.
Amavi was one of the only rays of light during Villa’s relegation campaign - despite suffering a serious knee injury while representing France at U21 level in November that ruled him out for the season.
Express Sport understands Jurgen Klopp is plotting a major overhaul at Anfield ahead of his first full season in charge and is desperate for reinforcement at left-back following the departure of Jose Enrique.
Klopp is reportedly locked in negotiations to sign Leicester teenager Ben Chilwell, but the 48-year-old is considering alternatives should the negotiations reach a stumbling block.
And French newspaper L’Equipe claim Amavi has been identified as a potential alternative with Liverpool representatives already contacting his agent to discuss a deal.
The 22-year-old was signed by axed manager Tim Sherwood for £9million, and will apparently be allowed to leave the Championship outfit for £10.8m.
But Liverpool will face competition from AC Milan and Lyon, who have also been credited with interest in Amavi.
Source: Daily Express
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