Liverpool ‘are stepping up their pursuit for Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick Doucoure’ after missing out on Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo
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Liverpool are stepping up their chase to sign Crystal Palace star Cheick Doucoure, according to reports.
The Reds recently missed out on first-choice targets Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, who both opted to join Premier League rivals Chelsea in the last week.
Their decisions to join the Blues leaves Jurgen Klopp’s side short on defensive midfield options but the Reds boss looks to have devised a plan to solve that.
According to The Independent, Liverpool have stepped up their pursuit of the Selhurst Park star.
The outlet claim that the Eagles could demand up to £50million for the Mali international, amid a number of outgoings for the south London club.
Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick Doucoure has emerged
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is keen to continue his midfield rebuild at the club
Mail Sport revealed last month that Doucoure had emerged as a leading midfield candidate amid the club’s recent rebuild.
Doucoure has become a key player for the Eagles in his 12 months at the club, and there is a feeling with the right additions the club could push for a minimum top 10 finish next season.
Doucoure arrived at Selhurst Park from Lens for £18million last summer but it’s likely the Eagles will demand more given the ongoing midfield transfer cycle.
The Reds have missed out on both Caicedo and Lavia after both players opted to join west London giants Chelsea.
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