Liverpool is eyeing Greek striker Stefanos Tzimas, but they may encounter a familiar hurdle in securing his transfer amid interest from other clubs.
Liverpool is trying to work out a deal with Nurnberg to snag him before anyone else does. They want to make a quick profit after Nurnberg triggers that buy clause. Reports say talks are already happening for a summer transfer, especially since Darwin Nunez might be leaving.
Now, here’s the kicker: if Nurnberg buys Tzimas for about $18.5 million, they could sell him for around $25 million plus some extras. That’s a sweet deal, and other clubs like Chelsea and Aston Villa are also interested.
But even if Liverpool gets him, there’s a catch. Tzimas has mentioned his dream club is Barcelona. He’s a Premier League fan but roots for Barcelona in the big matches. That’s a red flag for Liverpool, who’ve seen this before.
Remember Philippe Coutinho? He left Liverpool for Barcelona, and it didn’t go well for him. Liverpool has a clause from that deal to make it harder for players to leave for Barcelona, but it’s expired now.
Luis Diaz is another player to watch. His dad has said he’s a big Barcelona fan, which could complicate things as his contract runs down.
Still, Liverpool won’t shy away from Tzimas. They’ve had success with transfers before, and if he performs well, he might not even think about Barcelona.
But you can bet Liverpool is getting tired of this Barcelona trend. They’ve been on a roll lately, reaching Champions League finals, yet they keep facing this same issue.
It’s wild how Barcelona still has that allure, even after all these years. Tzimas was just a kid when they last won the Champions League. Liverpool has to wonder if they can ever compete with that kind of draw. But that’s the challenge for their coach, to build a lasting legacy.
