Liverpool Linked with Celta Vigo Midfielder Gabri Veiga
Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move for Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga, but a bid is said not to be imminent, despite talks having taken place. The 21-year-old is one of a number of young, up-and-coming midfielders who have been subject to speculation over a move to Anfield this summer.
Veiga’s Impressive Stats
With 11 goals and four assists in 36 games in LaLiga last season, he offers plenty of forward impetus that would not go amiss in Jurgen Klopp‘s side. Reports earlier in the week corroborated a claim that the club have already offered a contract to Veiga, worth around £80,000 a week. Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg has also reported that “talks” have taken place between Liverpool and Veiga’s camp but they are not the only ones looking to secure his signature.
Veiga’s Release Clause
The obvious nod to a club’s interest will be triggering Veiga’s release clause, which is €40 million (£34.4m) and will force Celta to sell without the need to negotiate. The Reds have, clearly, not pulled the trigger and that comes as no surprise after news broke that the club now “expect to complete” a deal for Khephren Thuram.
Liverpool’s Other Options
It is not to say that both deals cannot be done as both are capable of playing in multiple midfield positions, and while Fabrizio Romano’s word is far from gospel, he claims a move is “not imminent” for Veiga. They are instead focusing on more “physical options,” like Thuram and Manu Kone, which corroborates the developments on Sunday about the optimism of closing a deal for the former.
Conclusion
For now, Veiga looks to be one on the back burner, at the very least, as they push ahead for Thuram. Liverpool have established preliminary talks and agreements with representatives of players before they then decide who to actively pursue and it appears Veiga is one of those players. While he offers plenty of forward impetus, it looks like Liverpool are focusing on other options for now.