Liverpool in contact to sign £28million attacker

Liverpool are interested in German international and Hoffenheim attacking midfielder Kerem Dermirbay, according to the Express. The Reds have been linked with the 25-year-old in the past and, the Merseysiders are still in contact with the player’s representatives, according to Turkish Football. The Turkish born player was part of the German team that won the Confederations Cup last year. He can play anywhere in the midfield but naturally, he is a central attacking midfielder. Demirbay, who has a release clause of £28million, had an injury-hit campaign last term. He missed more than 10 league games due to hamstring and ankle concerns. Overall, in 27 appearances, he scored 2 goals and provided 6 assists. Liverpool sold star playmaker Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona in the January transfer window and they have not replaced the Brazilian yet. The Reds tried to lure Nabil Fekir in the summer but the Frenchman eventually stayed with Lyon. Klopp does need someone who can operate in the midfield and the attack like Coutinho did. However, Demirbay does not seem good enough to replace the little magician.

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