According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool are interested in signing Chelsea star Jan Maatsen in January.
Since moving to the west London club in 2019, the 21-year-old has struggled to find regular game time for the Blues. As such, he has been credited on several occasions with developing his career through regular first-team football.
The Dutchman has shown flashes of his talent on loan in the Championship in recent seasons. However, after returning from loan, he has underperformed for Chelsea this season.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side are ready to sign him in the winter transfer window, with Liverpool reportedly interested in signing Maatsen to strengthen their left-back line, according to a report by TEAMtalk.
The report also claims that Anfield could make a move for him in January to strengthen their left-back position, with Maatsen ready to play regular first-team football at a big club so he could be opened up.
The red ones. .TEAMtalk also claim that Chelsea previously received around £31m for the youngster’s sale and could receive a similar fee next year if Liverpool respond. Maatsen-Liverpool
The Merseyside club will have to spend a fortune to sign the Dutchman. However, it is said that it will not be easy for manager Jurgen Klopp to bring Maatsen to Anfield as Manchester City are also interested in signing him.
Andy Robertson turns 30 next year and with Konstantinos Tsimikas having failed to get the Scot into the first team, bringing in a new left back could be the right move and Maatsen could be a smart signing.
The Chelsea star is comfortable at the back, has excellent defensive skills and can put opposition defenders under pressure in tight spaces. The Dutchman is a very talented player and has the potential to be a top player in the future.
It will be interesting to see if Liverpool will be interested in signing Maatsen to strengthen their backline in the next transfer window.
