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Liverpool and Chelsea given unique opportunity to sign player likened to Lionel Messi for just £4m

Mark Marston

Sun 17 November 2024 11:47, UK Updated Mon 18 November 2024 10:15, UK

Liverpool are really enjoying life under newly-appointed manager Arne Slot.

The Reds are flying high at the summit of the Premier League table and there’s a genuine belief they can overthrow reigning champions Manchester City.

Position	Team	Played MP	Won W	Drawn D	Lost L	For GF	Against GA	Diff GD	Points Pts
1	LiverpoolLiverpool	11	9	1	1	21	6	15	28
2	Man CityManchester City	11	7	2	2	22	13	9	23
3	ChelseaChelsea	11	5	4	2	21	13	8	19
4	ArsenalArsenal	11	5	4	2	18	12	6	19
5	Nottm ForestNottingham Forest	11	5	4	2	15	10	5	19

Slot’s men have won nine of their opening 11 games and that’s without having a big expenditure during the summer transfer window.

In fact, the Dutchman missed out on signing a number of his targets, so there are evidently funds available this winter.

With that, it’s just emerged that Liverpool and Chelsea are both showing an interest in a supremely talented attacker on the continent.

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Liverpool and Chelsea interested in Andrija Maksimovic

According to , Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City are keeping tabs on Red Star Belgrade playmaker Andrija Maksimovic.

Serie A giants Juventus are also taking a keen interest in Maksimovic ahead of the January transfer window.

The 17-year-old’s performances have alerted a number of top clubs across the continent as he’s already registered 12 goal involvements in 18 outings this term.

It’s understood Belgrade could demand as little as £4m for their prized asset.

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Maksimovic likened to Lionel Messi

Talent scout expert Jacek Kulig has compared Maksimovic to football great Lionel Messi, as the pair are both creative left-footed playmakers.

If 2007-born has even half the career Messi’s had, Liverpool or Chelsea could be getting a future Premier League star for an absolute bargain.

As he continues to shine in Serbia and in the Champions League, interest will only continue to grow and intensify.

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