Liverpool legend Barnes claims Brighton ace Bissouma perfect for Klopp | OneFootball

Liverpool legend John Barnes has claimed Yves Bissouma is a perfect fit for Jurgen Klopp's side.

The Brighton midfielder is currently being targeted by Newcastle United after becoming an important player for Albion.

But Barnes has urged his former club to move for Bissouma before it is too late.

"From a Liverpool perspective, it would be lovely to see Yves Bissouma playing at Anfield rather than for Newcastle or Aston Villa,' Barnes told BonusCodeBets.

"If you look at the age of Liverpool's midfielders, a lot of them are aged 30 or older, Yves is young and would be an excellent signing for the club.

"As to whether Bissouma wants to leave Brighton right now and sign for another team in a relegation dog fight, then that's up to him.

"He must decide what is right for himself, but the quality he possesses at this stage of his career – he should be aiming higher [than Aston Villa or Newcastle].

"Newcastle is a great club, but if you ask people Liverpool or Newcastle, then it's a no brainer [you'd pick Liverpool].

"If you wanted to create a template for the ideal Liverpool central midfielder, Bissouma fits it perfectly."