Liverpool FC transfer news: Max Kruse unlikely to remain in Germany

Liverpool have been handed a boost in their hunt for German striker Max Kruse. The Liverpool Echo reports that the Reds are considering a move for the 31-year-old Werder Bremen striker, with his contract expiring at the end of the season.

Express (h/t Liverpool Echo) claims that the 31-year-old doesn’t want to play in the Bundesliga next season.

The report adds that Borussia Monchengladbach and Bayer Leverkusen are also interested in the German, but this news will be a bit of a blow to the Bundesliga pair.

There is interest from other non-Bundesliga clubs, with AS Roma, Fenerbahce and Tottenham also keeping tabs on Kruse (h/t Liverpool Echo).

Could this be another free agent masterclass by Klopp?

Klopp signed Joel Matip for free from Schalke years ago and we are seeing the best of the centre-back this season alongside Virgil van Dijk.

The German manager has raided the Bundesliga a few times during his Liverpool tenure and has had mixed success.

Loris Karius, unfortunately, could not continue his growth from Mainz while Ragnar Klavan did a decent job when called upon.

Kruse scored 11 goals and provided nine assists in the Bundesliga last season, and he could provide cover for Roberto Firmino.

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The German isn’t the quickest player out there but he can operate out wide and this versatility could come in handy for Klopp.