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Liverpool knocked back in pursuit of Real Madrid star

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By Shrishh Attavar

Liverpool pushed back in their pursuit of Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde

In what surely doesn’t come as something unknown to the Reds, Liverpool see themselves pushed back in their pursuit of Real Madrid’s Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde.

That is according to 90min‘s transfer correspondent Graeme Bailey via Liverpool ECHO. The talented Uruguayan has been subject to speculation about his future at the Spanish capital, particularly after the arrival of Jude Bellingham. He wrote:

“There’s a bit more speculation about him, but he’s not going anywhere. That’s not to say clubs haven’t shown interest, they have. My understanding is that Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City have all asked about [Fede] Valverde. They’re making sure that there’s availability

Liverpool’s interest in Valverde stems from their ongoing pursuit of a quality midfielder to enhance their squad. Despite the signings of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, the Reds were unable to secure the services of the Uruguayan midfielder.

Liverpool pushed back in their pursuit of Real Madrid superstar Federico Valverde.
Liverpool pushed back in their pursuit of Real Madrid superstar Federico Valverde. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

The pursuit of Valverde signifies their ambition and commitment to securing top talents to propel the team forward. But as per the aforementioned words, it seems that the Reds were told that Valverde isn’t going anywhere.

As negotiations continue and Liverpool explores alternative options, it is crucial for the club to maintain their focus and identify the right player to fulfil their midfield requirements. The process of securing a quality midfielder is complex and requires patience, strategic planning, and persistence.

Liverpool’s pursuit of Valverde may not have come to fruition at this stage, but the club’s resilience and dedication to improving the squad will undoubtedly yield positive results as we continue to see ourselves linked with a number of midfielders over the summer.

Andy Robertson of Liverpool fights with Real Madrid's Federico Valverde for possession.
Andy Robertson of Liverpool fights with Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde for possession. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

The summer transfer window is still ongoing, and Liverpool has ample time to identify and secure the right midfield addition.

As the season approaches, we can expect further developments and potential signings that will strengthen the squad.

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While our pursuit of Valverde was always an outside chance, it surely must not be taken as a disappointment. We surely must have other midfielders on our radar, and hopefully, Klopp and Co. take a decision with the club’s best interests in mind.