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Liverpool’s plans to strengthen their midfield with AC Milan’s standout Tijjani Reijnders have hit a roadblock, as reviews point out Milan is progressing in talks to increase the Dutch midfielder’s contract.
Switch knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano revealed on X that the Italian membership is engaged on a deal that would lock in Reijnders’ future at San Siro, dealing a blow to Liverpool in addition to Tottenham, who additionally recognized him as a possible January goal.
Securing this prolonged deal would solidify Reijnders’ future at San Siro and make any transfer away more and more difficult.
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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 7, 2024
Tijjani Reijnders is a key participant for AC Milan
Reijnders joined Milan from AZ Alkmaar final yr in a €20.5 million switch, signing a five-year deal. His debut season on the membership noticed him rapidly turn into a key a part of Milan’s setup, showing in 50 video games throughout all competitions and tallying 4 targets and 4 assists. His adaptability and powerful performances established him as a dynamic, all-around midfielder.
This season, the Dutch worldwide has taken his contributions up a notch. In simply 13 matches, he has already netted 4 targets and supplied two assists, taking his general profession tally to 43 targets and 37 assists throughout all competitions and ranges.
One in every of his standout moments was throughout Milan’s 3-1 victory over reigning European champions Actual Madrid midweek, the place he placed on an influential midfield show and scored a key purpose.
Below the steerage of supervisor Paulo Fonseca, Reijnders has stated to have expressed satisfaction together with his present place, which may very well be a deciding consider his potential contract extension.
Tijjani Reijnders of AC Milan celebrates with teammates Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Yunus Musah after scoring towards Actual Madrid. (Photograph by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Photographs)
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Liverpool’s have to bolster midfield
Arne Slot has had the very best begin as a Liverpool supervisor. Coming in as Jurgen Klopp’s successor was no straightforward job however Slot’s beautiful begin to the season has made him an immediate hit at Anfield.
The Reds at the moment sit on high of the Premier League desk with a 2 level lead over Manchester Metropolis. In addition they high the UEFA Champions League desk, successful all 4 of their video games.
He has additionally introduced the very best out of Ryan Gravenberch within the midfield within the new quantity 6 function. There have been issues in regards to the defensive midfield function after Liverpool didn’t signal Martin Zubimendi in the summertime. However the Dutchman has stepped as much as the function and has been probably the greatest midfielders within the league up to now.
Nevertheless, the necessity to bolster the midfield stays, as an damage to Gravenberch may spell catastrophe for the Reds given the dearth of a correct backup. Wataru Endo is the one defensive midfielder within the aspect and whereas he can put in some first rate performances, the Reds nonetheless have to signal a correct DM.
