This summer, Jurgen Klopp might be seduced by yet another Bundesliga sensation.
This transfer window, Liverpool may look again at the talent on display in the German Bundesliga as a prospective target has been identified.
This summer, Dominik Szoboszlai and Wataru Endo were both welcomed to Anfield by Jurgen Klopp, with the approval of RB Leipzig and Stuttgart, respectively.
Overall, Liverpool’s transfer window has been lengthy as they have waited all summer for new players to join, but reports indicate that another star may be moving to Merseyside before Friday night’s transfer deadline.
Who might Liverpool bring in over the summer?
Piero Hincapie, a center back for Bayer Leverkusen, has been linked to the team by journalist Dominik Schneider, suggesting that Klopp may be about to make another move for Bundesliga talent.
Schneider reported that Leipzig and West Ham United are both interested in the 21-year-old sensation Hincapie in a tweet that was retweeted by the Ecuadorian outlet Teradeportes.
According to a report from BILD, Liverpool would have to shell out over €70 million (£60 million) to get the defender, making him a possible blockbuster acquisition if a deal can be reached before the transfer window closes.
Is Piero Hincapie any good?
Leverkusen acquired the Argentinean center-back from CA Tallares in 2021, and the German team struck gold by signing him. The centre-back has since emerged as one of the Bundesliga’s brightest performers.
Antonio Mango, a U23 scout, praised Hincapie as “solid” and a “absolute beast” and predicted that the defender will go on to become “one of the best center-backs in the world.”
Due to his outstanding play in his first two Bundesliga seasons, where he established himself as one of Leverkusen’s most crucial players, the Ecuadorian was destined to draw attention.
Targeting Hincapie is a wise move for Liverpool, especially in light of his age and potential as what could end up being a crucial addition in the future.
One of the most significant and crucial transfers in recent Liverpool history, Virgil van Dijk helped the Reds win the Premier League title and their sixth Champions League trophy immediately after his arrival.
The center-back, who is 32 and not getting any younger, has arguably failed to maintain the form he showed earlier in his time at Anfield, which has resulted in an expected, if modest, decline in his sharpness.
According to FBref, Hincapie shown his ability to fit into the requirements of a center-back in the modern game last season by averaging 3.04 progressive passes, 1.87 tackles, and 1.14 interceptions.
The statistics show that the Ecuadorian has advantages over Van Dijk, who averaged 0.86 tackles and 0.98 interceptions for Liverpool in the Premier League last season, according to FBref.
The statistics show the Leverkusen wizard’s level of play and the defensive prowess he may bring to Anfield, even though they don’t suggest he’s a greater player than the Champions League winner.
The 21-year-old, who is displaying remarkable levels of play and earning valuable experience playing in one of Europe’s best divisions, may someday succeed the beloved captain of Anfield.