Ahead of tonight’s transfer deadline, Liverpool are considering a surprise move to sign Dan Neil from Sunderland. This report is based on the latest information provided by Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie.
With 110 senior games at Wearside, Neil is a natural central midfielder who has worked at the Stadium of Light since his youth. He went through the various youth categories before being promoted to the first team in 2021.
The former England youth international has three years left on his contract with Northeast. After being Tony Mowbray’s second best defender last season according to WhoScored, he caught the eye of FSG and Jurgen Klopp. Both FSG and Klopp conducted their own background checks.
According to reports, Liverpool have sent scouts to see the 21-year-old live in action as they consider making an official move. If the following update is true, the chefs who attended those particular occasions must have been pleased with what they saw and provided their positive feedback.
Liverpool are “looking into a shocking move on deadline day” for Neil, says Football Insider. The Merseyside outfit have been “monitoring” the midfielder for the past year. They think he could “help fill the void” left by Jordan Henderson. Henderson left the team this month to join Al-Ettifaq of the Saudi Pro League.
The central talisman is also in the sights of three Premier League rivals Crystal Palace, Brentford and Burnley. But Liverpool have a “strong interest” in him. Sky Sports North East correspondent Keith Downie has provided the latest link information. He claimed that no real progress had been made.
Neil earns just £1.3,000 a week at Sunderland. He is therefore a very cheap and accessible alternative for Liverpool, as he will be the lowest paid player in the team. With that in mind, perhaps Klopp should push hard to get a deal done given the huge impact he could have.
