Liverpool THREATENED by Arsenal for €65m midfielder

Liverpool’s scheduled summer overhaul so far hasn’t included a central midfielder. But that could be about to change as the Reds face a threat from Arsenal.

Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister all featured extensively throughout the Premier League title-winning campaign. And Curtis Jones performed admirably when asked to.

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Given the strain on those four, it would be surprising if Liverpool went into the 2025/26 season with the same blend of midfielders. Of course there is also Wataru Endo, but the Japan captain is seen more as a reserve than a starter under Arne Slot.

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A new midfielder - capable of pushing the starters for a spot in the team - would be welcomed.

Bearing in mind there is a contract issue to solve in the case of Jones - not to mention Real Madrid’s continued interest in Mac Allister - and you can see why Slot and Richard Hughes would be prudent in acquiring a new midfielder.

Liverpool keen on €65m-rated Warren Zaire-Emery

That’s why the links with Warren Zaire-Emery make sense. Anfieldwatch brought you the news that Liverpool recruiters had the 19-year-old Paris Saint-Germain star under consideration.

Although the homegrown talent is under contract until 2029, Liverpool might well believe they have a shot at signing him. Rated at €65m, Zaire-Emery has fallen down the pecking order under Luis Enrique.

He’s had to sit and watch as Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha and Joao Neves excel in the middle of the park - leading PSG to their first-ever Champions League title.

There could be movement on Zaire-Emery this summer but Liverpool need to pay attention to Arsenal.

Arsenal and Chelsea move in for Zaire-Emery

According to a new report on TBR Football, Mikel Arteta has identified the France international as a potential incoming this off-season.

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“Arsenal have made an enquiry to PSG regarding Zaire-Emery’s availability this summer,” a report reads.

“Zaire-Emery still has four years left on his current deal at PSG, but that hasn’t stopped enquiries from a number of Europe’s top clubs.

“And Arsenal are one of those teams along with Chelsea and Liverpool, who all have historic interest in the brilliant youngster.”

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The Reds moved early to identify Zaire-Emery as their ideal midfield target. They now risk letting other Premier League sides - such as Arsenal and Chelsea - steal in at this late stage.

Having put in the groundwork for the tireless midfield talent, Liverpool need to ensure that Arsenal don’t swoop in.