According to reports in The Sun, Liverpool have been offered the chance to sign Borussia Dortmund starlet Emre Mor on loan this summer.
What’s the word, then?
Well, the Bundesliga outfit are said to be ready to let the 19-year-old leave the club on a temporary basis with a view to a permanent move following his first year in Germany in which he often found himself on the substitutes’ bench under former Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel.
Reds manager Jurgen Klopp is thought to be a big fan of the winger and was closely watching the Turkey international before he made the move to Dortmund from Danish side Nordsjaelland last summer.
How did he do this season?
The 19-year-old arrived at the Bundesliga giants with huge hope that he could have a major impact for the club, but he made just 19 appearances in all competitions – scoring one goal and providing a further three assists – as he struggled to break into the starting line-up.
How much potential does he have?
While he understandably may have struggled to find that consistency so far, the youngster has shown glimpses of just how good he can be and he was a surprise inclusion in Turkey’s Euro 2016 squad.
Able to play on either wing or as an attacking midfielder, there is no doubt that there is plenty more to come from the forward in the coming years.
What could he bring to Liverpool?
Klopp is looking to boost his side’s attacking options ahead of a possible Champions League group stages campaign – if they come through their qualifier – and he is looking for an unpredictable player than can make a huge impact to cover for the likes of Sadio Mane and Philippe Coutinho.
Known for his trickery and his dribbling ability, Mor would certainly bring that to the Reds.
Would he be a starter?
Unless he joined and made a huge impact during pre-season, then he probably wouldn’t be.
However, there is no doubt that he would be a useful and dangerous player to call upon from the substitutes’ bench and could even help break down some of the defences of the sides in the bottom half of the Premier League – something Liverpool struggled with on multiple occasions this term.
What’s the verdict, then?
Well, while Klopp would be keen to sign the youngster and the fact that he clearly has a huge amount of potential, Reds fans would need to be patient and not expect big things instantly.
