Liverpool 'offered chance' to sign world-class player in crazy cut-price deal

Arne Slot has been offered the chance to make one of the world’s best players his first signing as Liverpool manager.

With pre-season still a few weeks away, Slot is yet to have the chance to fully assess the squad he inherited from Jurgen Klopp.

After doing so, he will work with Fenway Sports Group’s new CEO of football and former Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards as well as new sporting director Richard Hughes to strengthen their ranks.

Liverpool are interested in signing Lille defender Leny Yoro in a move that is seen as a unique opportunity to land one of the most exciting prospects in world football and are believed to be interested in signing a new midfielder.

The perfect opportunity to add a genuine world-class option in their engine room may have arisen with Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo reporting a move has been made for Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich.

The 29-year-old is out of contract at the Allianz Arena next summer and Bayern are reportedly willing to cash in on their captain if he continues to refuse a new deal.

Liverpool have already enquired about the possibility of signing the German international who would be available for far less than his current market value, if reports are to be believed.

Caught Offside claim that Kimmich has a current valuation of around £42m but could be sold for less as a result of his contract situation.

Kimmich is not short of suitors and has been linked to Manchester City, Arsenal and Real Madrid this summer meaning Liverpool will need to move fast if they are to secure his services.

Joshua Kimmich has been linked with a move to the Premier League (Getty)

Liverpool’s first-choice defensive midfielder is Wataru Endo who made a shock move to Anfield during last summer’s transfer window and impressed during his debut campaign.

With various reports stating the club are interested in signing an upgrade in his position, the Japan international surprisingly agreed with the idea of adding another player to the same role.

He ABEMA Sports Time in Japan: “I don't care about those reports, but I also think it would be best to get a number 6 in midfield.

“I think there's a question of whether they see the current number 10, Alexis Mac Allister, as a number 6 or an anchor. At the moment, there aren't many number 6s in the first place.

“Taking my age into account, I don't think it would be a problem to get a new number 6. If it makes the team stronger in the end, I'm happy about it. There will be competition, and I'll just have to earn my place. I'm not too worried. I actually think it would be a good idea to get one!”