Liverpool have now made contact with "incredibly fast" £51.2m ace after recent interest - report

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Liverpool are believed to have held talks with Mainz midfielder Kaishu Sano over a summer move, with some of their Premier League rivals also in the mix. Sano has been mentioned as an option for Liverpool recently, with one report claiming that a “big offer may be coming” soon, having impressed for Mainz and Japan, starting three matches at the 2026 World Cup for the latter.

Would Kaishu Sano breathe new life into Liverpool’s midfield? Sano may not be a world-renowned player, but Liverpool don’t necessarily need that in their midfield, instead requiring a hard-working presence who will provide quality and strong competition.

That’s because he’s incredibly fast, and on top of that, he’s a great footballer, has good technique, and can head the ball. He has all the abilities to become not just a good Bundesliga player, but a truly excellent international-level player.” The likes of Adam Wharton and Alex Scott, of Crystal Palace and Bournemouth respectively, have been linked with Liverpool, but Sano would be the cheaper, more shrewd option.