Liverpool battling Manchester City and Juventus for out-of-contract Bundesliga midfielder

It is claimed the Reds are keeping tabs on Borussia Monchengladbach’s Denis Zakaria.
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Liverpool are eyeing a move for Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria.

Calciomercato reports that the Reds are monitoring the Switzerland international, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

Who is Denis Zakaria?

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Zakaria, who is a defensive midfielder, came through the ranks at Servette in his homeland.

But after making just six appearances, scoring two goals, he was snapped up by Young Boys in the summer of 2015.

In total, Zakaria netted seven times in 67 outings for the Bern-based outfit and earned a breakthrough into the Switzerland senior squad.

He earned a reported €10 million move to Borussia Monchengladbach in 2017.

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This season, Zakaria has bagged twice in 10 games for the Bundesliga club.

He also represented Switzerland at Euro 2020 as they were knocked out on penalties by Spain in the quarter-finals.

Denis Zakaria in action for Switzerland against Italy at Euro 2020. Picture:Marco Rosi/Getty ImagesDenis Zakaria in action for Switzerland against Italy at Euro 2020. Picture:Marco Rosi/Getty Images
Denis Zakaria in action for Switzerland against Italy at Euro 2020. Picture:Marco Rosi/Getty Images

Why would Liverpool be interested?

Jurgen Klopp may be assessing his midfield options ahead of next summer.

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Meanwhile, Thiago Alcantara has been linked with a return to Barcelona.

Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty ImagesLiverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images
Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

With Zakaria's contract expiring in June, Liverpool could snap him up for a bargain.

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The Reds could also lodge a bid in January if they don't want to wait and look to land the Geneva-born midfielder for a cut-price fee.

Who else is interested?

According to Calciomercato, Liverpool face competition for Zakaria's signature.

Premier League title rivals Manchester City have been credited with an interest.

Meanwhile, it's claimed that Serie A giants Juventus have already made contact with Zakaria's agent.