Before tonight’s transfer deadline, Liverpool are thinking about making a surprise move to sign Sunderland’s Dan Neil. This report is according to the most recent information provided by Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie.
With 110 senior games on Wearside, Neil is a natural central midfielder who has worked at the Stadium of Light since he was a young child. He progressed through the various youth categories before being promoted to the first squad in 2021.
The former youth international for England still has three more years left on his deal with the Northeast. After ranking as Tony Mowbray’s second-best defensive player last season, according to WhoScored, he has caught the attention of FSG and Jurgen Klopp. Both FSG and Klopp were conducting their own background checks.
Liverpool have reportedly sent scouts to watch the 21-year-old live in action before as they consider whether to make an official move, according to The Telegraph’s Mike McGrath. If the following update is true, the chiefs who were present on those specific occasions must have liked what they saw and provided their positive feedback.
Possibility of Liverpool signing Dan Neil
Liverpool is “exploring a shock deadline-day move” for Neil, claims Football Insider. The Merseyside team has been “monitoring” the midfielder for the past year. They think he might “help fill the void” left by Jordan Henderson. Henderson left the team this month to join Al-Ettifaq of the Saudi Pro League.
The central talisman is also a target for Crystal Palace, Brentford, and Burnley, three Premier League rivals. But Liverpool has a “strong interest” in him. Keith Downie, a Northeast correspondent for Sky Sports, has provided the most recent information on the linkages. He claimed that no actual progress has been made.
Neil makes just £1.3k per week at Sunderland. Therefore he is a very cheap and accessible alternative for Liverpool as he will be the lowest paid player on the roster. With that in mind, maybe Klopp should work to close a deal, given the great influence he may have.
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