Liverpool news: The Reds were interested in signing RB Leipzig midfielder Konrad Laimer before the transfer deadline.
Laimer has established himself among the best midfielders in the Bundesliga since joining Leipzig from Red Bull Salzburg in the summer window of 2017. He has played 111 league games for the German club so far, scoring seven goals.
The 25-year-old helped Salzburg win the DFB-Pokal in 2021-22 and was also part of the Red Bulls team that reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League last term. Laimer was included in the UEFA Europa League Team of the Season 2021-22 for his performances.
The RB Salzburg academy graduate is also a vital member of the Austrian national team. He has represented his country 24 times since making his debut in 2019.
Liverpool news: The Reds approached RB Leipzig to sign Konrad Laimer
Read More: Idrissa Gueye Reject Arsenal and Chelsea in Favour of the Blues’ Move
According to Athletic, Liverpool tried to sign Konrad Laimer before the transfer deadline.
However, the German club was reluctant to sell the Austrian this close to the deadline, which forced the Reds to pursue a deal for Juventus’ Arthur Melo.
The Brazil international has arrived at Anfield on a season-long loan, with the Reds also having the option to sign him permanently for €37.5 million at the end of the season. Other than that, the Merseyside outfit also inquired about Denis Zakaria from Juventus.
Liverpool have enjoyed a decent summer transfer window under the leadership of Jurgen Klopp. Apart from Arthur, Darwin Nunez, Calvin Ramsay, and Fabio Carvalho have joined the Reds.
Jordan Henderson is to be out for several weeks
The Reds captain Jordan Henderson suffered a hamstring injury during their 2-1 victory against Newcastle United earlier this week.
Read More: An Early Strike From Sancho Sealed a Narrow Away Victory for Manchester United
According to a report by the Times, Henderson could miss the Merseysiders’ next five games as he recovers from the setback. The England international will undergo a scan later this week, which will determine the full severity of the injury.
What’s next?
Liverpool have had a difficult start to the season, winning just two of their opening five league games. They will next go up against their city rivals Everton at Goodison Park in a PL game on Saturday.
Meanwhile, RB Leipzig is currently ninth in the Bundesliga table with five points from four games. They will next lock horns against Eintracht Frankfurt in the league before facing Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League group stage game on September 9. Laimer is likely to play a key role for Leipzig in both games.
​
