It seems that Liverpool have waited to the very last day of the transfer window to reinforce their back line as they dip into the Bundesliga for a new defender.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Ozan Kabak, Schalke’s 20 year old Turkish centre-back is on his way Merseyside with his signature “Here we go”.
Liverpool fans will be ecstatic to see they wont have Jordan Henderson moving back to centre-back to help out fellow midfielder Fabinho.
Ozan Kabak from Schalke to Liverpool, here we go! 🔴 #LFC
Agreement reached between clubs after medicals and personal terms completed. The deal will be on loan with buy option and NO obligation, €30m as potential final fee. 5-years contract [if they will buy him]. #DeadlineDay
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 1, 2021
Romano originally reported that deal would only be costing Liverpool €1.5m but further news coming out has revealed that he will cost the red €2.5m and if they want to buy the young defender it will set them back €30m on a 5-year deal.
Liverpool could choose to activate this clause if their three centre-backs continue to battle with niggles and long term injuries.
More about Kabak. Loan fee will be higher than €1.5m [around €2.5m] with option to buy for €30m. Liverpool never considered to sign him on a permanent deal/obligation to buy. Mustafi joins Schalke as replacement. Braga turned down 2 bids from #LFC for Carmo. 🔴 #DeadlineDay https://t.co/VGTlzL2knJ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 1, 2021
Should Liverpool fans be happy with this deal?
Don’t forget that this deal could not have happened without Mustafi being involved.