Liverpool advised against signing ‘one season wonder’ as links with Serie A midfielder gather pace

Liverpool have been advised against signing reported target Adrien Rabiot, with an Italian football expert claiming the midfielder has been ‘really poor’ overall at Juventus. 

The 27-year-old, who joined the Italian giants in 2019, is out of contract in the summer and the Reds have been heavily linked with him recently.

However, Italian journalist Gabriele Marcotti has warned Liverpool fans that Rabiot is not the answer to the problems they’ve faced this season.

“Rabiot was, I think, one of my least favourite players for a number of years, just because you look at his ability, the whole package and everything, and you think, wow, he should be really good.

“Instead, I think at Juve mostly, he’s been really poor – until this season when all of a sudden, and I think it coincided with an uptick with the French national team as well, he’s shown a ton of personality, he’s shown a ton of responsibility.

“He’s been, I think, one of Juve’s standouts this season. What you have to weigh up [for] anybody signing Rabiot is, is this kind of a one-season wonder for him where all the bits come together, or has he turned the corner?”

Liverpool desperate for new midfielders

It’s no secret that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is looking to bolster his midfield ahead of next season, with the likes of James Milner, Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Thiago all past their prime.

Jude Bellingham is thought to be Liverpool’s top target this summer, but with Real Madrid, Manchester United and Manchester City all in the race for the €150m (approx. £132.4m) rated star, they may find it difficult to finalise a deal.

With that in mind, Klopp has reportedly drawn up a shortlist of alternative options as the Merseyside club prepares for a busy transfer window.