It’s understandable that managers purchase players from markets they know well. At Liverpool, Gerard Houllier often shopped in France, Rafa Benitez exploited his knowledge of La Liga, while Roy Hodgson bought old players nobody else wanted.
The Reds have taken a different approach in recent years. Jurgen Klopp hasn’t particularly targeted talent from his homeland, though some players have joined from German clubs during his time in England.
And of course, everyone connected with Liverpool hopes they sign an electric young midfielder from Borussia Dortmund this summer. With rumour and counter-rumour doing the rounds, it remains to be seen if Jude Bellingham will be wearing the famous red shirt next season. Either way, there’s a very similar player in a market Klopp has rarely tapped who they should be considering.
