The powers that be at Anfield are once again sharpening their claws for a raid on the Bundesliga, with Arne Slot. �s Liverpool hierarchy preparing a f...
The powers that be at Anfield are once again sharpening their claws for a raid on the Bundesliga, with Arne Slot. �s Liverpool hierarchy preparing a fourth official approach to prise away a prodigious talent from RB Leipzig. The player in question is the 20 year old midfield marvel Assan Ouedraogo, a graduate of the famed FC Schalke 04 academy who has grown from strength to strength since swapping the blue of Gelsenkirchen for the red of Leipzig. His clinical passing, mature reading of the game, and remarkable physicality for his age have not only earned him a regular starting berth in Marco Rose. �s formidable side but have also seen him break into the senior German national team setup. In the scheme of things, this represents a major coup for the Reds if they can get the deal over the line, especially after missing out on previous targets in the engine room. GoalZaza understands that Liverpool have been monitoring Ouedraogo. �s progress with increasing keenness, and this summer they are prepared to give a good account of themselves in the negotiating room. At the end of the day, the Merseyside giants believe the youngster can offer the lion. �s share of creativity and defensive cover in the middle of the pitch for years to come. For context, the proposed fee is expected to hover around the. ��40 million mark, which translates to approximately. ��64 billion using the prevailing conversion rate. This would be the fourth time Liverpool have gone shopping in Germany. �s top flight in recent windows, following the captures of Dominik Szoboszlai, Ibrahima Konaté, and Ryan Gravenberch. The Nigerian connection is not lost on local fans either, as Ouedraogo. �s dynamism draws immediate comparisons with the running power of Super Eagles midfielders like Wilfred Ndidi and the ball carrying abilities of Alex Iwobi. Should this transfer materialise, it would further deepen the pool of African and African inspired talent in the Premier League, a league already bursting with Nigerian representation from Victor Osimhen. �s close friends to Boniface. �s Bundesliga exploits. Back home in Lagos, the viewing centres on Allen Avenue and in Surulere will erupt in heated debate if and when the news drops. Fans in green and white jerseys will slap their thighs in delight, shouting that Liverpool are finally learning to shop smart instead of just relying on their famous academy. A stout supporter in a Kanu Nwankwo retro kit will argue that Ouedraogo is the perfect partner for the Nigerian midfield general in waiting, while another will rise from his plastic chair to insist that at. ��64 billion, the boy had better be the second coming of Steven Gerrard. The air will be thick with the smell of fried plantain and the sound of passionate arguments until the early hours of the morning.
