What’s the story?
According to reports from the Liverpool Echo, Liverpool are eyeing a move for 22-year-old Nigerian International Moses Simon. Simon plays for K.A.A. Gent in the Belgian First Division A and a move for the winger will cost Liverpool around £10m.
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The Nigerian has less only one year left on his current contract and the Reds are reportedly keen on wrapping up a deal for the player who will cost around £10m in this transfer market. Simon was named in Nigeria’s provisional squad for the FIFA World Cup but he was omitted from the final squad after failing to recover from a hip injury. This opens up a possibility of wrapping up a potential deal for the player immediately. According to Liverpool Echo, the player has been heavily scouted by the club.
The heart of the matter
Simon is a pacey winger and at the age of 22, he will be seen as a backup for Liverpool’s current wide men Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah. The need for another quick winger was highlighted during the UEFA Champions League final when Mohamed Salah had to be taken off due to an injury early in the game.
Despite his young age, Simon has already played 175 games at the club level scoring 38 goals and also has 20 caps at the international level. Simon could be the next summer signing for Liverpool and if a move materializes, he will be the fifth African player in the current squad after Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Naby Keita and Joel Matip.