Report: Liverpool eyeing £23m left-back who Lamine Yamal named as his 'toughest opponent' to push Milos Kerkez
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Liverpool are reportedly keeping tabs on RB Leipzig full-back David Raum ahead of a potential swoop this summer.The Reds are set to lose Andy Robertson after nine years of service, meaning a new back-up to Milos Kerkez will be needed next season.Kostas Tsimikas will return from Roma after a season-long loan, but according to TeamTALK, Liverpool are also looking into a new addition, with scouts heading to Germany to watch Raum in action. PICK YOUR DREAM FRONT THREE 👀 Two sides stacked with attacking firepower 🔥 Photo by MB Media/Getty Images Liverpool looking at David RaumLiverpool have done plenty of business with Leipzig over the past 10 years, and could do so again this summer in the form of Yan Diomande.And, as per TeamTALK, the Ivorian may not be the only player to swap Red Bull Arena for Anfield this summer.They claim that Liverpool scouts were in attendance to watch Die Roten Bullen’s 1-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday, a game in which Diomande scored the only goal of the game.But while the 19-year-old was clearly a focus of their attention, it is claimed that Raum and centre-back Castello Lukeba were also being watched by both Liverpool and Manchester United.Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Yan Diomande directly addresses rumours he’s on his way to Liverpool next seasonThe Reds are said to be targeting a player who can compete with Kerkez for a starting spot following Robertson’s imminent departure, with Raum reportedly emerging as a target.The German is claimed to have been in ‘outstanding’ form this season, registering eight assists for Leipzig, and his ‘top-level experience, leadership and attacking quality’ have reportedly made him an appealing option for Liverpool.Leipzig are said to be keen to keep hold of Raum, who joined from Hoffenheim for around £23m in 2022, but with the 27-year-old coming into the final 12 months of his contract this summer, potential suitors are beginning to circle.One fan of Raum is Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal, who hailed the full-back as the ‘toughest opponent’ he has faced in December 2024.
You can only pick ONE player for Liverpool to sign this summer, who is it? Who should Richard Hughes be targeting above all… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Robin Jones “David Raum has been the toughest opponent I’ve had to face,” he said via bundesliga.com.
A solid defender.”With Liverpool seemingly agreeing with Yamal’s sentiments, the Germany international will be one to watch this summer. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox