According to German outlet Sport1, Liverpool are interested in Max Kruse, who has confirmed his intention of leaving Werder Bremen on the expiry of his contract next month.
Max Kruse, 31, scored 12 goals and laid on 14 assists in 36 games for Werder Bremen in 2018/19. He will be available on a free this summer, but Liverpool face competition from Bayern Munich for the 31-year-old forward, the report adds.
Liverpool rounded off their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Wolves at Anfield on May 12, leaving almost three weeks until the clash with Tottenham in Madrid on June 1. They narrowly missed the Premier League title to Manchester City, but Jurgen Klopp and co. will aim to win the Champions League to cap of a solid 2018/19.
Regardless of what happens in the Champions League final in Madrid, Klopp should invest to address the key areas of the squad. In Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah, the Reds have one of the most potent attacks in Europe. But, what they might lack next season is an ideal back-up to Firmino.
Daniel Sturridge will likely leave in the summer and while Divock Origi has stepped up and delivered in the crucial junctures of this season, Liverpool need a reliable striker that could challenge and push Firmino. At the moment, Firmino virtually has no competition and is the undoubted starter when fit.
To boost the attacking options as well as compete and act cover for Firmino, Kruse could be the right fit for the Merseysiders.
Kruse has been a productive player for Bremen over the last three seasons in the Bundesliga, even though he isn’t a typical centre-forward. The German loves to drop deep and link-up play with his teammates, much like Firmino does for Liverpool.
Kruse excels when playing with his back to goal and is an excellent finisher inside the box.
The 14-cap Germany international is highly experienced in playing at the very highest level, and that would surely prove to be a real asset for Liverpool. Plus, the former Wolfsburg forward would be a fantastic option to have from the bench for Klopp’s Reds.
Firmino is indispensable to Klopp’s system at Liverpool, as the Brazilian has formed a deadly understanding with Mane and Salah. But what he lacks is real competition to push him to the next level and Kruse could provide that.
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And given the 31-year-old’s rich experience, he would make an excellent impact player for the Reds.