Latest developments
- Liverpool are in the driving seat to sign Andrija Maksimovic.
- The Reds have already made an offer for the Serbian talent.
- Arne Slot's side have not made a winter signing this season so far.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (4.5/5): Liverpool's interest confirmed
Liverpool have positioned themselves to sign Red Star Belgrade wonderkid Andrija Maksimovic. According to the 17-year-old's agent Zoran Stojadinovic, the Premier League giants have already made an offer for the young talent, as per a report in The Mirror.
Value (3/5): A lot more than £9m
Stojadinovi spoke about Liverpool's offer, but he failed to shine a light on the exact figure the Merseyside outfit are willing to spend on the young attacking midfielder.
However, he did underline that Red Star Belgrade aren't selling their prized asset for a fee in the region of £9million.
Suitability (3.5/5): Versatile young talent
With seven goals and six assists across all competitions to his name this season, the Red Star sensation is a natural attacking midfielder. But he is also capable of playing on both flanks, owing to his impressive positional awareness despite his tender age. He has also impressed with his passing range. As such, should Liverpool sign him, Arne Slot would have plenty of options to effectively utilise his skill sets.
Upgrade? (3/5): One for the future
Maksimovic's agent's comment suggests Liverpool made an offer to sign the attacking talent before Monday night's deadline. However, considering his age and experience, it's fair to assume he is not being signed with a view to helping Slot during Liverpool's title challenge. Instead, the Serbian is likely to start his journey at youth level.
Logic (4/5): Promising project
Liverpool have one of the most stable and promising projects in England under Slot, who has brilliantly used established stars and young talents to showcase his possession-based tactical ideas. If he rates Maksimovic, the player shouldn't think twice before moving to Merseyside to eventually join Slot's first-team setup.
Whisper+ verdict: 18/25
Liverpool haven't made a single signing in this window, and if Red Star demand too much for Maksimovic, it is unlikely the league leaders would go out of their way to bring a young forward imminently.
