Report: Liverpool and Chelsea given unique opportunity to sign player likened to Lionel Messi for just £4m
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Liverpool are really enjoying life under newly-appointed manager Arne Slot.
The Reds are flying high at the summit of the Premier League table and there’s a genuine belief they can overthrow reigning champions Manchester City.
| Position | Team | PlayedMP | WonW | DrawnD | LostL | ForGF | AgainstGA | DiffGD | PointsPts |
| 1 | LiverpoolLiverpool | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 6 | 15 | 28 |
| 2 | Man CityManchester City | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 23 |
| 3 | ChelseaChelsea | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | ArsenalArsenal | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 19 |
| 5 | Nottm ForestNottingham Forest | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 19 |
Slot’s men have won nine of their opening 11 games and that’s without having a big expenditure during the summer transfer window.
In fact, the Dutchman missed out on signing a number of his targets, so there are evidently funds available this winter.
With that, it’s just emerged that Liverpool and Chelsea are both showing an interest in a supremely talented attacker on the continent.
Liverpool and Chelsea interested in Andrija Maksimovic
According to Tutto Juve, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City are keeping tabs on Red Star Belgrade playmaker Andrija Maksimovic.
Serie A giants Juventus are also taking a keen interest in Maksimovic ahead of the January transfer window.
The 17-year-old’s performances have alerted a number of top clubs across the continent as he’s already registered 12 goal involvements in 18 outings this term.
English clubs will have to wait until he turns 18 next June to sign him, so that could give Juve a chance to nip in this winter.
It’s understood Belgrade could demand as little as £4m for their prized asset.
Maksimovic likened to Lionel Messi
Talent scout expert Jacek Kulig has compared Maksimovic to football great Lionel Messi, as the pair are both creative left-footed playmakers.
If 2007-born has even half the career Messi’s had, Liverpool or Chelsea could be getting a future Premier League star for an absolute bargain.
As he continues to shine in Serbia and in the Champions League, interest will only continue to grow and intensify.
