Liverpool eyes £17m star who has reached 'a different level'

once upon a time, Liverpool Fans are hoping he will sign for Borussia Dortmund Jude Bellingham And enhance Jurgen KloppThe midfield with one of the most precious pieces in football.

Instead, the England star is now plying his skills with Real Madrid, one of Europe's most talented players and title winners UEFA Champions League And the Spanish League titles last year. Trent Alexander Arnold He might join him at the Bernabéu this year, but let's forget that for now.

Liverpool thrive under Arnie slot But they need to make several signings during this year's two transfer windows after only signing Federico Chiesa over the summer and signing the versatile Juventus striker. For a fee of £12.5 million.

Although this is not a priority position, the Reds are interested in moves in the midfield market and may look to attack as well. Premier League Rivals are preparing to make a move for a player who offers similarities to the previously described Bellingham.

Liverpool are eyeing a talented midfielder

According to caught sneakingArsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have moved forward in the race to sign Bundesliga talent Enzo Milot, having recently sent scouts to watch the Stuttgart star in action.

Melo, 22, is growing into his body this season and has had success in a myriad of positions, showing the kind of tactical dynamism that points to a future at the elite level.

Suitors such as Liverpool – who are said to be “monitoring his development” – are piling in for the eye-catcher A €20m (£17m) release clause in the Frenchman's contract.

There was interest last summer but he has continued to develop in Germany, however, now is the time for Premier League clubs to strike, as he has made significant gains and Liverpool must be sure to snatch up a potential star in the making.

Why are Liverpool interested in Enzo Milot?

Having made exciting strides on the main stage over the past few years, Melo has become a key part of Stuttgart's starting lineup.

Last year, he freed himself from the shackles of “possibility.” Scoring 17 goals In 35 matches, he honed his clinical excellence.

Although the French native has not been very creative this term, he still maintains impressive production, He scored eight goals and provided five assists During 24 matches in all competitions.

His tactical dynamism is certainly something that will interest Liverpool. Slot has a healthy, balanced engine room that typically has the elegance of Ryan Gravenberch, and the multi-faceted quality of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

In Mellot, the final piece can be placed. He is young enough not to demand a consistent position in the starting lineup while being clinical enough to impress when called upon.

He has also ridden the crest of the Champions League wave. VfB Stuttgart may be below the zone, but they have shown sporting and creative qualities that are undoubtedly crucial in stoking the interest of some powers in the Premier League.

FBref records Mellot's statistical performance and fortunes It ranks him among some of the best European midfieldersincluding Bellingham.

Why could Millot be Slot's Bellingham?

Possessing powerful dribbling and a mobile midfield presence, Melo uses his lean but powerful physique to great effect in Stuttgart's midfield, something the Real Madrid wonderkid performs brilliantly.

for him Coach Sebastian Hoeneß praised him For being on a “different level” when his team defeated Borussia Dortmund in the German League at the start of the season.

According to SovascorThe youngster has averaged 4.3 successful duels per game in the Championship this season while also completing 54% of his dribbles, suggesting a tactical range that lines up well against Bellingham's dribbles.

Bellingham may be stealing the headlines due to his efforts at the front end of the pitch, but his underlying metrics also play to a similar tune, as he averages 5.9 duels and 1.9 tackles per game in La Liga this season, SofaSquare againWhich is what distinguishes him from others.

It is clear that Milot is not performing at a higher level than the powerful Bellingham, whose aura and confidence in big matches combined with a high-level technical standard has led to him being hailed as a 'gift to football' by Los Blancos coach Carlo Ancelotti.

But when looking at their metrics across the 2024/25 season (above), it is curious to note that Milot is more creative and progressive, and also more adept on the ball, as evidenced by his superior rate of successful dribbles.

This does not mean, of course, that Bellingham is unable to leave defenders chewing the dirt as he walks away with a powerful, animalistic gait.

Liverpool need to get this done. Millot is a true star in the making and an affordable one at that. Given that FSG will need to strengthen some of the most pressing areas of the pitch this year, for just £17m, this could be a steal for the current best-performing team in England.

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