As the summer transfer window approaches, Liverpool football fans have been given some exciting news. The club is expected to be quite active during this period, with many key areas of the team needing some attention. This comes in the light of potential recruitment challenges that could surface if three of the club’s key players – Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Mo Salah – do not extend their contracts.
Among the players Liverpool is monitoring closely is Kingsley Coman, the French international. The 28-year-old is not just on Liverpool’s radar, but he’s also attracted the attention of other Premier League clubs like Tottenham and Newcastle. However, it’s important to note that, so far, there have been no discussions with the player or his representatives.
Coman’s contract is set to expire in the summer of 2027, and he could be available for a relatively low price of €45m [£37.5m]. Liverpool’s sporting director, Richard Hughes, might consider this a bargain signing, similar to the club’s acquisition of Federico Chiesa in 2024.
However, it’s not all plain sailing. Liverpool already boasts a strong lineup of left-sided forwards, including Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz. Therefore, any potential move for Coman would likely depend on the departure of one or more players from the current squad.
While Coman’s credentials as a 2019/20 Champions League winner are impressive, some doubt his ability to match up to Liverpool’s current No.11. With only 10 goal contributions in 32 games – and playing less than 50% of the minutes Liverpool’s right winger has accrued so far – Coman’s potential impact is still under scrutiny.
As the summer transfer window draws closer, it will be intriguing to see how Liverpool’s recruitment strategy unfolds. Whether Coman joins the ranks of the Reds or not, one thing is clear: the Merseysiders are not resting on their laurels and are ready to make moves to strengthen their squad.