Liverpool reportedly scouting £30m star ‘reminiscent’ of Marcel Desailly

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Liverpool have reportedly set their sights on a number of Lens players including defender Kevin Danso.

According to 90Min, the Reds scouted three players in their league win over Marseille last weekend.

Liverpool were reportedly one of several Premier League clubs who liked how Danso played in the game.

As well as the Reds, the likes of Manchester United, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Wolves were also keeping tabs on him.

Although new midfielders are likely to be highest on Liverpool’s transfer agenda, they may also be looking at defenders.

Joel Matip’s Anfield future is uncertain, so the Reds could well be looking for replacements at centre-back.

Danso has been as the main man in a Lens defence that has conceded just 26 goals from 34 league games.

He would certainly be a good shout for Liverpool as they look to return to title-challenging levels next term.

Danso is 24, giving him the perfect mix of experience, untapped potential and future resale value.

He also has Premier League experience, having spent the 2019-20 campaign on loan at Southampton.

Danso played alongside Liverpool cult hero Danny Ings while at St Mary’s.

Although the 6ft 3in ace’s Saints stint didn’t work out, he learned a lot from it and has kicked on since then.

‘Formidable force’

In terms of Danso’s style of play, the Bundesliga website has compared him to France legend Marcel Desailly.

‘Danso’s size, speed, position, and even gait, are eerily reminiscent of former France, AC Milan and Chelsea legend Marcel Desailly,’ they wrote a few years back.

‘“The Rock” was a formidable force in the air and on the ground, equally adept at playing both within the back four and in front of it.’

And in terms of price tag, Jeunes Footeux – via Sport Witness – recently claimed Danso may cost around £30million.

All in all, he seems to tick a lot of boxes for a Liverpool side likely to spread their transfer budget over numerous players.