Liverpool are yet to discover the form the saw them lift the Premier League in the 2024/25 season. The Reds’ 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Manchester City means they have to bounce back after the international break.
Arne Slots’ side are currently eight points behind league leaders Arsenal. With 11 games played in the Premier League, they are also eighth in the table and need a huge turn around.
The Reds have now set their sight on a player who failed to impress during his time at Arsenal but has grown to become an important player for Bundesliga giant Bayern Munich.
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Germany star Serge Gnabry, with his future at Bayern Munich uncertain.
Serge Gnabry in action for Bayern München (Photo by Inaki Esnaola/Getty Images)
Gnabry has enjoyed a stunning spell in Bavaria since joining in 2017. The Germany international has made 298 appearances for the reigning German champions in all competitions, scoring on 97 occasions.
However, his time at the club could be coming to an end. Gnabry, 30, is under contract until the end of the current season and would be free to open talks with foreign clubs regarding a Bosman deal as soon as the January transfer window.
Sky in Germany have now reported that Liverpool are in for the ex-Arsenal man with Slot said to be keen on signing a tricky wide man.
Bayern have not given up on keeping Gnabry at the Allianz Arena however, with talks over a contract extension underway.
Speaking in the summer, Bayern boss Vincent Kompany outlined his ambitions of keeping the forward clear. He said: “Look, this a very underrated player.
“There are outside opinions, but also our opinion and the opinions of his teammates. He’s an underrated player with very few weaknesses.”
Gnabry began his senior career with Arsenal, making 18 appearances and scoring once. He had an underwhelming loan spell with West Bromwich Albion before leaving permanently for Werder Bremen.
His form at Werder Bremen saw Bayern Munich convinced Bayern Munich and he has been able to play at the highest level with the Bundesliga champion.
