Kaishu Sano to Liverpool transfer latest as Premier League clubs told to pay up

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsTransfersKaishu Sano has been linked with a move to Liverpool and Arsenal this summer, and Mainz sporting director Christian Heidel has addressed the speculation, but only if a substantial offer arrivesKaishu Sano has been linked with Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Kaishu Sano has been touted for a potential switch to Liverpool this summer, and Mainz sporting director Christian Heidel has acknowledged the Bundesliga club might approve a departure — though only for a significant fee.The 25-year-old, who found the net for Japan against Brazil at this summer's World Cup, has caught the eye of clubs including Arsenal and Tottenham. When questioned about such speculation during a recent BILD interview, Heidel declined to address Liverpool's supposed pursuit specifically, but outlined Mainz's position on the Japan international's prospects."You know we like to prepare transfers in such a way that the public only finds out once we announce them," he said."And usually, we manage to do just that!"I won't comment on any rumors or discuss any of the clubs mentioned."We don't have to sell Kaishu; we can afford to keep him.

If he stays, there will be a lot of happy people in the squad, the club, and the surrounding community."But it's the same as always at Mainz 05: if an offer comes along that makes us gasp for breath, we have to consider it!"Sano impressed for Japan during the World Cup(Image: Getty Images)Heidel had previously suggested that Sano might secure a Premier League transfer should Mainz decide to capitalize on his sale this summer."There's no doubt there are interested parties," he told BILD, as quoted by Sport Witness."It's well known that England is the league where outstanding players usually move."Our big advantage is that the player still has a long-term contract, so we're under no pressure at all and won't be rushing anything."If a club comes along with an offer, we'll consider it."If, in our view, it's not high enough for the player's market value, then it's also possible that Kaishu will stay with us longer."As of today, everything is still open. But we know, of course, that we have a player who is generating a lot of interest."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCTransfersFIFA World CupArsenal FCTottenham Hotspur FC