Report: Liverpool stepping up interest in £90m Zinedine Zidane favourite who has one trait Arne Slot loves

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The left side of Liverpool’s attack has come into focus this season after the Reds failed to directly replace Luis Diaz this summer.Diaz left for Bayern Munich, and although his departure was mutually beneficial for club and player, there has been frustration that no successor to the Colombian was brought in.Cody Gakpo continues to disappoint, despite his blistering form for the Netherlands, while it remains to be seen whether Arne Slot will try either Hugo Ekitike or Alexander Isak on the wing.In the meantime, there have been claims that Liverpool will try to sign a ‘top winger‘ in the coming transfer windows.As Rousing The Kop argued after watching his performance for Turkey this week, Kenan Yildiz could be the ideal addition for Liverpool.And according to reports coming out of Turkey, the Reds think so too. Liverpool are reportedly ready to step up their interest in Yildiz after scouting him during the international break.Photo by NIKOLAY DOYCHINOV/AFP via Getty ImagesYildiz was excellent for Turkey during their win over Bulgaria on Saturday.

The Juventus man bagged two goals to make it seven for the season.Liverpool fans are keen on Yildiz after his emergence as a big talent at Juve, and according to Turkish-football.com, the club themselves are getting serious about the 20-year-old.READ MORE: Former Juventus player speaks out in support of Federico Chiesa as he struggles for Liverpool minutesThey claim that the Reds have made ‘preliminary enquiries’ to Yildiz’s agents over a move next summer after watching him in action this weekend.The scouting mission is claimed to have solidified Liverpool’s view that the Turk could be ideal for Arne Slot’s tactical set-up.Juventus reportedly value Yildiz at between £75-90m, with Liverpool set to keep track of his progress throughout the season ahead of a potential move next year.The Reds are claimed to see his ability to play in a number of positions as a big tick in the box. Arne Slot impressed by one Yildiz traitAs well as his versatility, Liverpool are said to have been impressed by Yildiz’s exceptional technique, ball-carrying ability, and maturity under pressure.

The former Bayern Munich youngster is said to be equally at home as an attacking midfielder or from the left, which is something Slot himself is reportedly keen on.The Liverpool head coach is claimed to want players with ‘high technical profiles and positional flexibility’ within his squad, with a particular emphasis on ‘powerful carrying of the ball through midfield and defence.’This final trait in particular is claimed to be something Liverpool’s scouting report highlighted about Yildiz, and is said to be a key reason their interest has been piqued.Yildiz certainly has admirers in high places, with Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane praising him in quotes from Turkish outlet Fanatik on Monday.“I like Kenan Yildiz, he is a good player,” says Zidane. Juventus are doing well with Tudor, he is slowly improving.