Oyarzabal good enough for Liverpool says former Sociedad star

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Talented Spanish youngster Mikel Oyarzabal could play for Liverpool.

That’s according to Real Sociedad legend Alberto Lopez, who is a huge fan of the winger.

The ace is being tipped to leave Sociedad this summer after an excellent 2018/19, which ended with him triumphing at the European U21 Championships with Spain.

Oyarzabal has been with the Basque Country club since the age of 14.

He is viewed as one of their best academy graduates in years.

In the eyes of Lopez, Oyarzabal is good enough to warrant a transfer to 2019 Champions League winners Liverpool this summer.

He told Marca: “I really rate him. I don’t think he has a lot of time left at Real Sociedad. He has so much talent and I think he could play in a great team like Chelsea and Liverpool.”

TBR’s view

Oyarzabal – who has 38 goals and 23 assists in 151 first-team appearances – would be a fine addition for Liverpool, who have been no strangers to a Spanish signing over the years.

There aren’t currently too many options in the wide areas at Anfield, so the versatile forward could potentially provide some cover for the likes of Sadio Mane and Mo Salah.

There hasn’t been any interest reported on the Reds’ part, but perhaps Jurgen Klopp would be good for his development if he was to make a move this summer.

As well as being talented with the ball at his feet, Oyarzabal is tireless in his efforts when out of possession, a trait highly valued by Klopp, and has also worn the captain’s armband on numerous occasions.