Liverpool continue to show interest in Swedish teenage sensation

Momodou Sonko ‘discussions ongoing’ as Liverpool continue to show interest

Amid ongoing talks for the potential acquisition of Swedish teenager Momodou Sonko from BK Hacken, Liverpool appears to be exploring avenues to enhance their squad depth.

Reports from Fotbolll Direkt via ECHO indicate that discussions are still in progress, with Hacken having rejected an initial offer of around £3.4m. The specifics of the rejecting party, whether Liverpool or another club, remain unclear, as several teams are vying for the 18-year-old winger’s signature.

Hacken, in turn, are holding out for the most favourable deal, potentially surpassing their current record transfer sale of £3.9m. This suggests that the negotiation process is dynamic, and the final outcome will likely depend on the willingness of interested parties to meet Hacken’s valuation.

BK Hacken's Momodou Sonko is a Liverpool transfer target. — BK Hacken’s Momodou Sonko is a Liverpool transfer target.

Sonko’s profile as a winger has garnered attention due to his impressive statistics, boasting 14 goals and 8 assists in 44 appearances across various competitions for Hacken. A notable aspect of Sonko‘s playing style is his penchant for cutting inside, utilizing his blistering pace on the wings to create scoring opportunities and potentially find the back of the net.

Sonko to the Reds?

This style of play draws interesting parallels with Liverpool’s current winger, Luis Diaz, who has become a dynamic force on the flanks for the Reds. Both players share the tendency to regularly cut inside, showcasing their agility and pace to pose a threat to opposition defences. Considering Liverpool’s success with inverted wingers, the potential addition of a player like Sonko could surely provide valuable depth and versatility to Jurgen Klopp’s squad.

Moreover, his two-footedness can allow him to seamlessly play on the right, not having to compromise using his stronger foot. Some wingers in the Premier League [read Antony] cannot use their weak foot at all. We need a right-winger more than a left-winger, and given Sonko can play where Mohamed Salah does, a move for him might be wise.

Momodou Sonko 'discussions ongoing' as Liverpool continue to show interest. — Momodou Sonko ‘discussions ongoing’ as Liverpool continue to show interest.

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As negotiations sway to and fro, could Sonko be Liverpool’s next ace alongside Diaz? If this deal clicks, Jurgen Klopp might just have another weapon in his arsenal, adding more firepower to Liverpool’s attacking ensemble.