Johan Bakayoko’s apparent failure to be signed by Brentford may still allow for a future transfer to Liverpool.
The player informed the Bees of his decision not to transfer to the Premier League this summer, and Fabrizio Romano provided the relevant news on X on Friday morning.
The Belgian forward, who Jacek Kulig, a scout, called a “wonderful talent,” has had a strong start to the season with four assists in seven appearances. This follows a strong showing the previous season, when the forward amassed 15 goal contributions in 39 appearances.
Naturally, rebuilding the midfield unit and acquiring a left-sided center-half to bolster the backline have always been Jurgen Klopp’s team’s top priorities in the current transfer window.
The first of the two goals will very definitely have been accomplished once Ryan Gravenberch is formally introduced as Liverpool’s fourth summer addition, following Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Wataru Endo.
It’s likely that negotiations have started in secret about how the team could protect the right flank should Mo Salah leave Anfield in 2024, given the continuous uncertainty surrounding the player’s future there and the fact that his contract is due to expire in two years.
Liverpool would be significantly better off if it were to avoid the lure of a massive sum from Saudi Arabia.
