Liverpool contemplating shock offer for Premier League anchorman
Reports are suggesting that Liverpool could be considering a cut-price option to fulfil their need for a defensive midfielder, with Wigan’s Mohamed Diame attracting their attention.
The position has been left vacant after it was revealed in late 2011 that Lucas Leiva would miss the remainder of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
The Brazilian – who was emerging as a key component at Anfield – has been sorely missed in the Reds’ midfield and although Jay Spearing has made efforts to replace his teammate, those efforts have fallen short.
As a result, the Merseysiders are understood to be in the market for an anchorman, in a position that has proven vital in both attacking and defensive sides of Liverpool’s game.
Diame has been one positive point for Wigan Athletic this season and is understood to be open to a move away from the DW Stadium, having once called the city it’s based in a “cold place” where there is “nothing to do after matches and training”.
As it stands, the 24 year-old has six months left on his Wigan contract and could be available for as little as £3.5m.
Diame also presents the value of an internationally capped footballer, having made his debut in March of last year and since accumulating five appearances for the Senegalese national side.
Kenny Dalglish may not have looked at Diame as his first choice of signing six months ago, but the midfielder could be a valuable acquisition for the Scot as the Latics open up to the idea of cashing in on their holding midfielder.
