Report: Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic tracked by Atalanta and Roma

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Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic is reportedly being tracked by Italian clubs Atalanta and AS Roma.

According to TMW, the Serbia international is a wanted man this summer, with Hertha Berlin having chosen not to exercise their €20 million/£18 million option to buy after his loan in 2019/20.

Grujic – a £5.1 million signing from Red Star Belgrade (BBC Sport) – did impress in his two years with the Bundesliga side, but financial problems have dictated their decision.

Atalanta are claimed to have asked Liverpool for information on Grujic, and it is thought the Reds would be willing to allow him another loan.

Grujic chances of featuring for the first-team at Anfield after somewhat slim, with Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, Gini Wijnaldum, Naby Keita all vying for starting spots.

There has also been heavy speculation about Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago.

The Spaniard is a target and him joining would make it practically impossible for Grujic to get game time.

TBR’s View – Another loan would be correct call

Liverpool would be better off sanctioning another loan move for Grujic as opposed to selling him.

As things currently stand, Wijnaldum is into the final year of his contract, and Liverpool may well need to consider replacing the Dutchman.

Grujic, who has a valuation of €15 million/£13.5 million according to TMW, having a strong season in 2020/21 elsewhere could put him in the frame to possibly replace the 29-year-old.