TSG Hoffenheim star Christoph Baumgartner is ready to leave the club amid a torrid season for the Bundesliga side, with Liverpool and Manchester United both linked with a move for the Austrian.
According to Kicker, the 23-year-old wants to leave Hoffenheim with Pellegrino Matarazzo’s side sitting bottom of the standings, though the Sinsheim-based side are only three points away from safety, yet even a relegation great escape won’t stop Baumgartner from departing.
As per the report, the midfielder, who has been in great form this season with five goals and three assists in the Bundesliga, is keen to leave Hoffenheim regardless of their top-flight status, and this decision could soon alert the likes of Liverpool and United.
The duo were both linked with Baumgartner in 2022 as per Kicker, yet it appears that Jurgen Klopp’s side could have the edge on Baumgartner, with Liverpool in desperate need of an overhaul in midfield, which could make the Austrian international an appealing option.
Indeed, Baumgartner is regarded for his ability to score from midfield and to cause opposing team problems with his range of passing and driving runs from deep. And for a club like Liverpool, the Hoffenheim man is exactly what they need to freshen things up in the summer window.
With Baumgartner now set to leave Hoffenheim, a cheap transfer could be in the making for Liverpool, especially with United unlikely to move in for the Austrian given the sort of players Erik Ten Hag is likely to target for the Red Devils in the coming months.
Liverpool must swoop if Baumgartner leaves Hoffenheim
Baumgartner is a kind of signing that Liverpool would make during their peak transfer days under Michael Edwards, and for Klopp, a move to recruit the Austrian must be in the making given how ideal the midfielder would be for the Anfield side next season.
Young, dynamic and perfect for Klopp’s style of football, Baumgartner could be a key player for Liverpool next season if the Reds are willing to move for the 23-year-old early, who might be the first of many signings for the Merseyside club this summer.
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