Liverpool tipped to benefit if they hijack Arsenal transfer bid for PL star | OneFootball

John Barnes has told Liverpool to sign Yves Bissouma this summer as a replacement for Gini Wijnaldum, as the midfielder continues to attract transfer interest.

The Brighton and Hove Albion star is being tipped by many for a move away from the Seagulls this summer, with some of the country’s biggest clubs taking a look at him.

Indeed, Arsenal have been linked with a move and rumours are that they have launched a bid to try and get him, with it clear that John Barnes feels the player would benefit Liverpool if the Reds hijacked the Gunners’ move.

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Speaking to BettingOdds, Barnes said:

“I think Yves Bissouma would be the perfect fit for Liverpool. In terms of what Liverpool want from their midfielders, Bissouma is very strong and he’s very good on the ball.

“He’s more of a defensively minded midfielder, but if you look at the way Liverpool’s front three play, then you don’t necessarily need an attacking midfielder with an eye for goal, because if Liverpool had that then Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane wouldn’t have the opportunity to score as many goals and it would affect the way they play.

“That’s why I believe that Bissouma would suit Liverpool and that front three perfectly.”

ANFIELD WATCH VERDICT

Bissouma is a good player and it looks quite likely he is going to be getting a big transfer this summer with Arsenal heavily linked with him as well as the rumours that have said Liverpool are keen.

He’s a player with lots of quality and plenty of room to grow and you can see him as a replacement for Gini Wijnaldum – it just remains to be seen where he ends up this summer.