Liverpool about to send transfer shock waves with ambitious January scoop

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Barcelona could offload Ousmane Dembele this January as they look to regain some of the mega-money they invested in the Frenchman. Liverpool are top of the list of clubs chasing the 21-year-old’s signature, with Jurgen Klopp a big fan of the talented wide man.

The Sun reports that Klopp is prepared to pay a world-record fee of £85m for Dembele, who is looking like a bit of a misfit in this current Barcelona side. Manager Ernesto Valverde left him out of the matchday squad for the game against Real Betis at the weekend, a game that Barcelona lost 4-3.

Dembele had not turned up to training with illness throughout the week but has developed a habit of turning up late to training and has had his attitude criticised in recent months. Jurgen Klopp knows the Frenchman well and was even his landlord when the talented youngster was playing for Borussia Dortmund.

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This gives Liverpool an edge over their rivals and they could tempt Dembele to Anfield in January. Although Barcelona spent £135m on Dembele last summer and viewed him as Neymar’s replacement, his attitude and application on the pitch have been called into question by senior figures at the club.

Although his quality is apparent, with six goals and two assists already this season, Barca could be keen to cash in on him in the winter transfer window. Klopp has already joked about potentially signing Dembele last season as he was left on the bench in El Clasico, sparking more transfer rumours.

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“Is he on the market? Now I’m interested.” The German gaffer said, laughing. This would be a ground-breaking signing for Liverpool, but where would he fit in with Sadio Mane and Mo Salah in top form? Of course, Liverpool have established connections with Barcelona over the sale of Coutinho and it could now be time for Liverpool to gain a star player from La Liga.

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