As we approach the final day of the transfer window tomorrow, the last thing on Liverpool’s mind is new signings.
The announcement of Jurgen Klopp’s departure has taken center stage since Friday, with the possibility of a late January signing seemingly inevitable. And yet—even if it doesn’t feel like it—life goes on beyond this summer.
There is still a lot of work to be done before he arrives at Liverpool, but the recruitment team will no doubt have several targets for the new manager. One of the shortlisted players could be Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Georgy Sudakov. The 21-year-old is in talks with Liverpool after considering a move last summer.
Now, according to X’s Fabrizio Romano, Sudakov will be “a player to watch” this season.“Georgi Sudakov has agreed to a new long-term contract with Shakhtar Donetsk!” This was reported by Romano yesterday. “An agreement was reached. The new contract is valid until June 2029. “You understand that there are exemptions if you exceed 100 million euros.
“He is a top talent to watch in the summer on many clubs’ lists.”Liverpool’s interest in Sudakov was only revealed earlier this month. However, it has been claimed that the Reds have been tracking the Ukraine international for some time.In our opinion, a high release clause does not make him worth the current entry price. Liverpool currently do not know who will take over as sporting director or manager this summer.
It seems unlikely that a move on such a large scale would be approved without knowledge of these two key areas. As a result, Sudakov looks set to join his opponent on land. But this time Liverpool have no choice but to choose. Of course, Sudakov’s new issue may be cheaper. But as we saw with Mykhailo Mudrik a year ago, Shakhtar are not mugs in the market.
They want full value.Unless Liverpool bring in a sporting director familiar with the Ukrainian side, they are unlikely to hire them. I don’t expect that to happen with West Ham’s Tim Steidten the main name at the moment.So Sudakov is someone to watch in the coming months and years. Liverpool could be one of the clubs to watch. But we don’t think he will go to Anfield.
