Liverpool are considering a move for Schalke defender Ozan Kabak in the January transfer window, according to reports in the Italian media.
The Turkish international, who has been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United over the past couple of years, could be available for around €30m (£27m).
It is believed the Premier League champions could face competition from the likes of AC Milan for Kabak, but after a poor start to the season for Schalke, fans on Twitter are not sure whether a bid for the 20-year-old would be a good idea:
Please no… wait for Upamecano or another good CB, this guy here is hot and cold and average at best
— Julian ? (@01mJulian) October 22, 2020
awful signing
— hayden (@haydenxcx_) October 22, 2020
Kounde or nothing, Upa would be ok
— Kyle (@kylep855) October 22, 2020
Ben White is the only correct choice
— Connor ? (@LFC_McKenzie) October 22, 2020
No please we don’t another Lovren again! The situation need solid cb .
— lemo (@fitratollah) October 22, 2020
He's been hot garbage but who's not in that team tho? Trust Klopp if he wants him.
— Stiruz (@ThiagoTaka) October 22, 2020
No thanks
— Qasim (@qasimlfc) October 22, 2020
Hell no
— Cheeky Chav (@TheCheekyChav) October 22, 2020
No thanks, Upamecano is available for £38m next summer
— LFC (@xMCRx13) October 22, 2020
It really depends on what Liverpool are looking for. If they are targeting a genuine replacement for Virgil van Dijk then Kabak would probably not be the answer. However, if they are eyeing a young centre-back who could come in and be fourth choice then it may be a viable option at that price.
The Merseyside club’s other main target is believed to be Brighton’s Ben White who reportedly has a price tag north of £40m.
