According to Transfermarketweb, Liverpool are tracking Josip Brekalo. The VfL Wolfsburg winger is set to leave the club for a fee of €15 million this summer, putting multiple clubs across Europe on red alert. Liverpool are among those interested, although they are set to face stiff competition from arch-rivals Everton, as well as other clubs like Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid.
What Can Josip Brekalo Offer On The Table?
A €10 million arrival from Dinamo Zagreb in 2016, Josip Brekalo has emerged as one of Wolfsburg’s main attackers in recent years. He has performed consistently, notably scoring seven goals and registering three assists last season, helping the club finish in the top four.
A left-winger by trade, Brekalo is a versatile winger who can operate on both flanks. He can even be deployed in the number ten role, where the attacker can use his vision to unleash players into spaces.
What makes the Croatian international such an appealing talent is his ability to find himself in important positions. He does indeed have excellent positioning and is particularly good at making runs in behind the defence.
Brekalo is also quite efficient in front of goal, improving his finishing prowess significantly over the last few years. His productivity is complemented by his pace and tactical flexibility, making him a well-rounded winger.
A Good Fit For Liverpool?
Liverpool are in the market for attacking reinforcements this summer as they brace themselves for the departure of Xherdan Shaqiri. Josip Brekalo, in that regard, should be a smart investment due to his experience in the Bundesliga.
From a tactical perspective, the Croatian international can offer competition for Sadio Mane, who endured a difficult season last term. He can also give Diogo Jota a run for his money while the attacker’s ability to operate in central areas makes him a potential alternative in attacking midfield, should Jurgen Klopp opt for a 4-2-3-1.
Brekalo offers a nice balance between flair and chance creation. It makes him quite a unique operator in the final third, someone who can really benefit a Liverpool side that has mainly relied on crosses for penetration into the opposition box.
The Wolfsburg forward offers a lot of versatility as well, and for a fee of just €15 million, he could be an absolute bargain for the Reds as they look to mount a title challenge once again next season.
