Liverpool ready to make huge bid for Napoli star

Liverpool have identified Napoli midfielder Stanislas Lobotka as a valuable addition to the squad, Fichajes reports. They are even prepared to submit a substantial offer but will not overspend to secure his services in the summer.

Stanislav Lobotka’s journey so far

Stanislav Lobotka represented a number of clubs before joining Napoli from Celta Vigo in the winter of 2020. He wasn’t a starter initially, but impressive performances over the years have helped him cement a spot in the team.

Rabotka has been an integral part of the team and even played a crucial role this season. He made 49 appearances for the Italian side and provided one assist. He averaged 1.5 tackles per game. 0.9 interceptions and 0.8 clearances per game (data from whoscored).

The Slovakian played as a defensive midfielder and controlled the tempo of the game. He stayed calm under pressure and worked crisply in tight spaces. He starts the offense by passing the ball through the line and has a high steal success rate.

A great addition for Liverpool

Liverpool need to urgently strengthen their squad if they want to compete with the quality of Manchester City and Arsenal next season. One area they should improve is in the midfield, especially after losing Thiago Alcantara to free agency.

The Reds lacked defensive midfielders and were forced to play Endo Wataru continuously. As a result, their performance suffered, a mistake they cannot afford to make again. Therefore, the club showed interest in signing Stanislav Lobotka.

Lobotka is an experienced player who can add a lot of value to the midfield lineup. He is an excellent defensive midfielder who helps his team perform well. England are prepared to make a bid for the veteran, but the amount is modest. Since the player is already 29 years old, the team has no intention of spending too much.