Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool are now ahead of Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea in the race for Gabri Veiga, according to a report.
According to Transfer Room, Liverpool are ahead of Chelsea in the race for Celta de Vigo central midfielder Gabri Veiga.
The report has claimed Chelsea “were pushing hard” for the 21-year-old central midfielder, but the Blues “have now taken a step back and are assessing other targets”.
Liverpool are ahead of any other club in the race for Veiga, but they are not willing to pay the €40 million (£34 million) release clause in the contract of the midfielder, according to the report.
What should Liverpool do about Gabri Veiga?
In our opinion, if Liverpool are keen on Gabri Veiga and have to pay €40 million (£34 million) for him, then they should just cough up the cash.
There is no point in the Reds trying to lower the transfer fee needed to sign the Spain Under-21 international.
If Liverpool really like the midfielder and believe that he will be brilliant for them, then they should trigger his release clause and bring him to Anfield.
Veiga made 28 starts and eight substitute appearances in La Liga for Celta last season.
The midfielder scored 11 goals and gave four assists in those games.
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