Liverpool have submitted an offer for a Champions League player as the transfer window nears its end, according to the player’s agent.
The Premier League leaders have not been very active in recent transfer windows, with their only significant summer signing being Federico Chiesa, who arrived late in the window. However, the Italian international has struggled with fitness and form, though Arne Slot’s team has still been dominant in Europe, finishing atop their Champions League group.
While Liverpool are not in urgent need of reinforcements before Monday’s deadline, they are reportedly among several clubs that have made an offer for Red Star Belgrade’s young talent, Andrija Maksimovic.
The 17-year-old midfielder is considered one of the most promising young players in world football and has been compared to Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal. After progressing through Red Star’s academy, he signed a new contract in September and made his Champions League debut against Inter Milan the following month. He played in seven of Red Star’s Champions League matches and has scored seven goals in 26 appearances across all competitions this season.
His agent, Zoran Stojadinovic, confirmed that multiple top European clubs have submitted offers but suggested that his valuation might be a sticking point.
“There are some offers, that’s no secret,” Stojadinovic told the Daily Express. “Liverpool are among them, along with Aston Villa, Leipzig, and Atletico Madrid—so clubs from the top leagues are seriously interested.
“But then it comes down to whether the price is €12 million (£10m) or €20 million (£16.7m). Some clubs say, ‘Let’s see if it’s still €20m in June.’ If the price were €10m (£8.4m), Maksimovic would have already been sold.”
Despite the speculation, Liverpool Echo reports that Liverpool are unlikely to be active before the window closes. The only expected movement could involve youngsters Jayden Danns and James McConnell going out on loan to gain more playing time.
Liverpool will return to action on Thursday as they take on Tottenham in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.