Published 16:04 IST, June 8th 2020

Liverpool make move for Adama Traore as Jurgen Klopp calls Wolves attacker 'unplayable'

Premier League leaders Liverpool have turned their attention towards signing Wolves star Adama Traore after Jurgen Klopp labelled the Spaniard as 'unplayable'.

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After missing out on RB Leipzig's Timo Werner, Liverpool have turned ir attention towards an Adama Traore transfer. Premier League champions-elect Liverpool have reportedly made an inquiry about Wolverhampton Wanderers winger as Jurgen Klopp previously described lightning-fast Spanish winger as 'unplayable'. Liverpool are er to secure Adama Traore transfer after Chelsea agreed on personal terms with Reds' initial transfer target, Timo Werner. 

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Adama Traore transfer news: Liverpool keen on Wolves star

According to reports from Daily Mirror, Liverpool have made an inquiry for Wolves winger Adama Traore after having lost out on signing RB Leipzig's Timo Werner. Adama Traore has had a massive impact on Nu Espirito Santos' side this season, helping Wolverhampton Wanderers into sixth place on Premier League table, only five points away from a Champions League spot with 9 matchdays remaining. Liverpool's interest in Traore comes after Chelsea agreed to sign Reds' initial transfer target, Timo Werner from RB Leipzig. Jurgen Klopp's unit were heavily linked with a move for prolific German striker but were dealt a massive blow as Frank Lampard's Chelsea have reportedly agreed on personal terms with 24-year-old. 

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However, Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp are w looking at alternatives to bolster ir attacking department and identified Wolves' star Adama Traore as next possible option. Jurgen Klopp heaped praise on Adama Traore during Liverpool's 2-1 win over Wolves at Molineaux Stadium earlier this year in January. 52-year-old German labelled Traore as 'unplayable' with Liverpool left-back Andrew Robertson also admitting that rapid winger 'ripped him to bits' during encounter. Traore has scored six goals for Wolves also registering seven assists across all competitions this season.  

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Adama Traore transfer news: Raul Jimenez at exit door as well

Adama Traore signed for Wolves in summer of 2018 from Middlesbrough for a reported £18 million transfer fee. Although Wolves are reportedly reluctant to offload one of ir star performers this season, Nu Espirito Santo might be unable to keep a hold of 24-year-old Traore if Liverpool decide to step up ir pursuit. Traore would be tempted to join a club that is on course to win major titles and become a part of Klopp's squad.

Liverpool's interest in Traore is a massive headache for Nu considering Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Man United are also looking to negotiate a deal for Wolves striker Raul Jimenez. Mexican forward is already d 29 and is looking to win some silverware before entering twilight years of his career. 

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16:04 IST, June 8th 2020