Although the Premier League summer transfer window has already slammed shut, that hasn't stopped Liverpool being linked with players around Europe, with Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz the latest to be linked with a move to Anfield.
The 20-year-old has established himself as one of the best midfield talents in Europe over the last 12 months with some outstanding performances for Bayer Leverkusen.
The Germany international scored 20 goals in all competitions for the Bundesliga side last season, his best season to-date, which has seen him linked with a £91 million move to Liverpool in recent days.
But, how would Havertz fit into the current Liverpool lineup?
And, could he manage to displace Naby Keita, Jordan Henderson or Gini Wijnaldum?
We used Football Manager 2019 to have a bit of fun and see what would have happened if Liverpool had signed Havertz this summer.
Kai Havertz - Bayer Leverkusen
Current Ability: 148/200
Potential Ability: 176/200
Positions: AMC/CM/AMR/RM/ST/AML/LM
Best attributes (out of 20): Technique (17), composure (17), vision (17), first touch (16), pace (16), natural fitness (16), flair (15), teamwork (15), off the ball movement (15), passing (14), dribbling (14).
But how much difference could Havertz make to Liverpool's performance in the 2019/20 season?
We inputted a £91 million future transfer into Football Manager 2019, added in all the latest transfers, manager changes, promotions and relegations, then simulated the 2019/20 season to see what could happen.
Here's what happened....
Kai Havertz's 2019/20 season for Liverpool
Here's Havertz's Liverpool season in more detail.
Havertz immediately established himself as a regular in the Liverpool first team, making 49 appearances in all competitions in 2019/20.
The 20-year-old was more of a provider than a goal scorer for the Reds, scoring four goals and registering seven assists in all competitions.
In fact, this assist figure should have been much higher, as the German created 71 chances throughout the season, with only Salah and Firmino creating more.
The midfielder was deployed mostly as a central midfield player, but actually produced his best performances as a number 10, his favoured position.
Overall, it was a great season for a player who is so young.
cihmrty
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welcome to arsenal come to the family ozil is going to be right buy your side
Bupcdkruyz
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klopp knows the best
ak3000
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We went through a transfer window without doing anything. Why would we be linked to players now? Klopp said it, we have no money. We used all the cash on extending the contracts of our best players and the new academy.
Mucbcelmyz
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sign a left back and a defender first
C-LIDDLE0226
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such a star to sit on the bench?!!!!!!!
Probably for depth and future. Look at City, they’ve got a whole B Team that could contest for the trophy.
soycekmnoz
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who said Liverpool was interested in him, your analysis is wrong, I think he will underperform in PL
tahjSR4
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Wtf, hes not worth that much, I say like 50-60m
TAA66
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such a star to sit on the bench?!!!!!!!
yiaeimrt
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it's all dream of Liverpool fc just creating only rumours around the world very especially fake news fucking club.
macampyz
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come boy come please
Yeeamnrsty
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exchange him with Lallana
Yeeamnrsty
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Exchange Lovren for him
good suggestion
hibiktu
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45 -50M is Good
Phoenix12
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91m??? seriously??
Mayas7
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£91m ....i will stop watching football...
Dudilmnost
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Exchange Lovren for him
lapbkprsu
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very good player can replace keita n we deserve it a big opportunity
nepmosuz
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if so ,nice to see him in our an field
Hezcdiorty
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kutoka TANZANIA ..kijana anauwezo mkubwa , hakili mingi nahis anafaa kuja liverool, KLOP MCHUKUE DOGO
weoabdinpt
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I can say only he better than all Liverpool midfielders.
Itzfreeboy
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91m is too much for an 20 years old, can't promise good return.
Lol 😂. Lampard will dominate epl soon
beabdlnosy
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91m is too much for an 20 years old, can't promise good return.
good luck..... see u next season with also a new manager, maybe sour Mourinho he's available now.
Itzfreeboy
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91m is too much for an 20 years old, can't promise good return.
Of cause we might buy him. Havertz / Sancho one of this 2 players will surly come to Chelsea next summer
beabdlnosy
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91m is too much for an 20 years old, can't promise good return.
ask Chelsea to buy him if he's that good
Itzfreeboy
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91m is too much for an 20 years old, can't promise good return.
Better than all Liverpool strikers
Larrson
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I think he's a very good solution for the free Reds' 10 position. the price is not bad especially he's so young. only a little bit concern, how well he can be compatible with the team and EPL.
kanekilelouch
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if hes at cam, will need a striker like werner in front of him while we need to sacrifice bobby
beabdlnosy
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91m is too much for an 20 years old, can't promise good return.