Liverpool reportedly have a powerful curiosity in Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, with “insistent” contact made regardless of the recognized intentions of his membership.
The left-back place is a scorching matter at Liverpool presently with Kostas Tsimikas stepping in for the injured Andy Robertson, and Joe Gomez has even needed to make the change.
If Liverpool had addressed the place in the summertime window, the scenario could have appeared totally different, however because it stands Jurgen Klopp‘s choices are clear.
Nevertheless, if French outlet Le10sport are to be believed, Liverpool maintain an curiosity in Wolves‘ Ait-Nouri.
Editor-in-chief Alexis Bernard has acknowledged that “our sources point out that the participant is certainly the topic of ‘common’ and ‘insistent’ contact” from the Reds.
Nevertheless, Wolves will block any transfer as they’ve “no intention” to let the left-back go away the membership this January, which isn’t shocking as he’s an ever-present of their defence.
A winter transfer would even be difficult by his anticipated involvement within the Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on January 13 and will rule him out of home motion till mid-February – very like Mohamed Salah.
Any curiosity within the French born 22-year-old, who represents Algeria, isn’t a shock from a Liverpool perspective as Ait-Nouri has each potential and loads of first-team expertise.
Utilizing Squawka’s comparability matrix, Ait-Nouri compares very favourably to Tsimikas defensively.
EXCLU @le10sport : Wolverhamtpon bloque à nouveau Rayan Aït-Nouri https://t.co/9u8V6RLTwT
Malgré de plus en plus d’intérêts partout en Europe, l’Algérien ne pourra pas partir en janvier. Les Wolves ne veulent pas entendre parler d’un départ
— Alexis BERNARD (@AlexisBernard10) November 14, 2023
The Wolves man has a greater floor and aerial duel success proportion (56 p.c vs. 44 p.c, and 58 p.c vs. 33 p.c respectively).
Nevertheless, Tsimikas has higher numbers for attacking output, together with crossing accuracy, passing accuracy lengthy move accuracy. Ait-Nouri, although, has a greater take-on success price.
With a contract at Wolves till 2026, they’re beneath no rapid strain to promote, however it’s the kind of signing that may make sense for Liverpool to take a look at.
He’s established however has room for enchancment, predominantly in his attacking output, and with Robertson turning 30 early subsequent yr, he can be an excellent long-term substitute.
