Liverpool target drops huge hint he would love to play at Anfield amidst ongoing transfer speculation

Liverpool target drops huge hint he would love to play at Anfield amidst ongoing transfer speculation

Napoli midfielder Jorginho has dropped a huge hint that he would like to play under Jurgen Klopp, fuelling speculation that he could move to Anfield.

The Italy international has been heavily linked with a move to the Reds over the past month, with Jurgen Klopp having reportedly eyed the midfielder as his top transfer target this summer.

Jorginho has enjoyed a fine season with Napoli, making 31 appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals and making four assists.

Napoli currently sit second in Serie A, only two points behind leaders Juventus.

The two sides meet next month, and assuming results all go well until that point, a victory for Jorginho and co. will set them on course for an historic first Serie A title in 28 years.

But the Brazilian born star has hinted that despite his sides potential success he may not be playing his football at the Stadio San Paolo.

“I think that I could fit (in the Premier League),” he told reporters. “It depends on who else is around me – I need players with the same characteristics that I have.

“There are English teams with this style of play, ball on the ground, quick transitions, high pressure.

“If one of those teams wanted me, I could fit and the other way round. My football way is not an usual one.”

While not directly naming Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp, Jorginho’s comments seemed to hint heavily towards a potential future at Anfield.

However, they too may have been a reference to Pep Guardiola and Manchester City.

The Cityzens are also understood to be interested in Jorginho, with Pep Guardiola an open admirer of the Napoli star, describing him as “marvellous” after a Champions League encounter earlier in the year.

And Jorginho says he was flattered but Guardiola’s praise.

“It’s always nice to receive compliments, but it’s spectacular when they come from a manager with that importance and winning past,” he added.

“He’s a global icon. All I can do is to be grateful. This is a consequence not just of my work but of all my team-mates in Napoli.”

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