Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is reportedly eyeing up a £10million move for Norwich left back Jamal Lewis this summer.
Klopp is in need of cover for first-choice Andy Robertson in defence, particularly given Alberto Moreno's departure last year.
The ever-reliable James Milner has often deputised for the Scotland captain when needed, but in what is expected to be a quiet window, the Reds are ready to take a gamble on a player relegated from the Premier League, according to The Mirror.
The report details that Liverpool are excited about Lewis' potential, particularly given the similarities to Robertson's situation when he moved to Anfield three years ago.
The Scot was plucked from Hull City, who had also just gone down to the Championship, for just £8m.
That price has since proven to be an absolute snip and there are hopes that a deal for Lewis, a year younger at 22 than when Robertson joined, could prove equally valuable.
Robertson, since usurping Moreno in his first season, has won the Champions League last year, as well as this season's Premier League.
His crossing ability from out-wide, with Trent Alexander-Arnold equally if not more threatening on the other side, has been one of the trademarks of this all-conquering Liverpool side.
Meanwhile, it is understood Klopp is a huge admirer of Lewis, with his statistics impressing the highly-regarded analytics department at Liverpool.
The 22-year-old is also versatile and able to play a number of different defensive positions, which will give him more opportunities for first-team football, should that be a concern.
A sweetener in any deal could be Liverpool's young left back Yasser Larouci moving in the opposite direction, after he refused to sign a new contract and looks set to leave the Premier League champions this summer.
Klopp has also reportedly looked at Bournemouth's Lloyd Kelly and Brighton's Ben White as potential cover for Robertson at left back.
cubbimoprt
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if i was jamal i would jump fast for the opportunity to work with the best manager ...
oluwafestus
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I really like this very good offensively but with world class players at Liverpool he should go to Leicester or Sheffield or teams like that
jeees don't you want us to have a backup 🤔
Dzulfazli
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Lets get him and trained him to be world class player
hikbclotz
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Aaron Max is better than jamal Lewis
exactly,
jizdpst
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10 mil?? Fack hope there are other clubs to at least put in the same offer so Liverpool dont just get another bargain
look if you dont know strategy about marketing ,just dont talk,look about pepe,he is good but you could have got someone better than him in that price
duabdostu
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10 mil?? Fack hope there are other clubs to at least put in the same offer so Liverpool dont just get another bargain
Cuodkmntz
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5 million is small
Rish_devil
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well he is amazing LB. It's definitely a good buy. EPL proven, and will be a backup for Robertson. Actually a very good deal for Liverpool. I wish Man utd would do deals like this , young , upcoming and hungry talents. But instead they'll go for these overhyped British players. and pay ridiculous amounts of money.
IrfaNajeeb
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It is not a gamble. He is actually really good. Only thing worrying is whether he wants to play second fiddle to robbo. Other than that he’s perfect for us!!
shaunsilva
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Let's get him. Then Ismailla Sarr. That should do it.
Sergioaguerooooooo
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Of course he is 😒
JosephMurithi
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Get him
Jiybiklmu
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Everyday, we'll, we'll, went are we gonna going to signed player's? our boys are tired please!!!!
nahyan22
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OFFICIAL : Liverpool is on second place spreading transfer rumours just a point below Manchester United.
naomnsuz
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This could be a nice deal but I have a proposition that Klopp considers the wonder left back of Fulham called Brayan or Brayant bcz he really amazed me last night
Mukalouy
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as United, you don't know what you want. in fact you want all the players in the market
we need so many players, as in for subs and few for first team, that only some can be prioritized. and a back u left back for Shaw is not the priority now. but really, i hoped we would sign someone like Jamal. hope we still do!
viycdrtu
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come on man utd. I really wanted Jamal Lewis
as United, you don't know what you want. in fact you want all the players in the market
viycdrtu
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Aaron Max is better than jamal Lewis
have you forgotten we have Williams as TAA backup? so we don't need an RB again
Dundinho
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Poor Liverpool please sign players like man City and United. our players are aging.
Ernesta
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I love klopp he is indeed a good manager he has eyes for good players. If he gets lewis now just give him two seasons at most the guy will turn a world class player
Sure
Thaj
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chelsea just keeps throwing away big money to buy over priced and rated players and has not learnt from its expensive lesson of kepa
Exactly, look at bakayoko, drinkwater, bashuayi, Kepa, Emerson and those other flops they wasted money on
u7u7u7u7
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Chelsea should learn from this. Buying Chilwel for 80m will be a much scam than Sanchez to United
that's not gonna happen ..we won't this ridiculous money on left back
hikbclotz
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Aaron Max is better than jamal Lewis
harieshjr
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lewis will be a good buy. klopp should also consider aaron at right back
100% correct
zuuamnprz
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that's rumors klop is still joking yet his squad needs re enforcement
caebcmruz
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lewis will be a good buy. klopp should also consider aaron at right back
Mukalouy
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come on man utd. I really wanted Jamal Lewis
EphraimMulenga
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While Chelsea wanna waste 80
Mendes11
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We need signings please, no rumors
LastLiv
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He may not be able to displace Robertson's place but he can give a good competition for him and will be a very good back up for Robbo,make it happen Klopp
damacdoprz
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One of the best in the world? Nice Joke 😂😂 robertson is not even in the top 10 best world
Your idea of football is completely twisted if you think so
sozcdilryz
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Meanwhile Chelsea is looking for 80 million pounds over rated Chilwell or coldwell or what is that future flop called. Mxm
chelsea just keeps throwing away big money to buy over priced and rated players and has not learnt from its expensive lesson of kepa
sozcdilryz
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liverpool should also consider left backjoe bryan of fulham, who scored from a quick thinking free kick and a wonderful joe robertson like running goal last night against brentford
Anooor
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a bargain price for a big talent and future star .
Ovieski
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I love klopp he is indeed a good manager he has eyes for good players. If he gets lewis now just give him two seasons at most the guy will turn a world class player
Pingu12603
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One of the best in the world? Nice Joke 😂😂 robertson is not even in the top 10 best world
tbf rn he probably is
titbciknr
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Just like Robertson...his team relegated and boom he’s one of the best left back in the world...! It will be OK if we can get him
One of the best in the world? Nice Joke 😂😂 robertson is not even in the top 10 best world
Mouabeiz
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yes klopp you are right go and get jamal Lewis and make him another world class player.
Somechelzyfans
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So he will be a backup for Robertson??
waodknuyz
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Chelsea should buy Lewis hes a fine player
Pewdmnpu
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Chelsea should learn from this. Buying Chilwel for 80m will be a much scam than Sanchez to United
Thaj
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Meanwhile Chelsea is looking for 80 million pounds over rated Chilwell or coldwell or what is that future flop called. Mxm
Boerger1
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Just like Robertson...his team relegated and boom he’s one of the best left back in the world...! It will be OK if we can get him
Zeoaemnsz
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gloom him to become expensive player like other players.
Whalashishi
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Good thinking
Abelwe07
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I really like this very good offensively but with world class players at Liverpool he should go to Leicester or Sheffield or teams like that