Liverpool desperate to sign Cheick Doucoure from Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace demanding £70m for the 23yrs old defensive midfielder.
Liverpool are desperate to complete the signing of Cheick Doucoure from Crystal Palace this summer. Crystal Palace are holding on for £70m transfer fee for 23yrs old Mali international. Doucoure joined crystal Palace last summer from Lens on a £23m deal.
Liverpool search for a longterm defensive midfielder, continues after the departure of Midfield trio. Both Henderson and Fabinho left for Saudi Arabia Outfits while James Milner left for Brighton. Despite signing Wataru Endo from Stuttgart for £30m Jurgen Klopp is in need for a young energetic defensive midfielder.
Cheick Doucoure made 35 appearances for Crystal Palace in his premier league debut season. Here are Doucoure stats for his maiden premier league debut season.
- Aerial duels won 50.8%
- Tackles-77
- Interceptions -56
- Pass completion – 83.3%
- Yellow card- 10
Liverpool lost both Caicedo and Romeo Lavia to Chelsea despite agreeing transfer deal with their respective clubs. Jurgen Klopp is a great admirer of the Malian midfielder and sees him as a perfect fit for his playing style. Crystal Palace will only let go if their £70m price tag is meet.
