"I heard that from my agent" - 25-year-old Chelsea man opens up on Liverpool's interest in him this summer × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football EPL 2022-23 News

I heard that from my agent - 25-year-old Chelsea man opens up on Liverpool s interest in him this summer

By Matthew Guyett Modified 22 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Liverpool held interest in new Chelsea midfielder Chelsea midfielder Denis Zakaria has opened up on speculation that Liverpool were interested in signing him this past summer. The Swiss international joined the Blues on transfer deadline day from Juventus on a season-long loan with the option to buy for £30 million. However, Zakaria may have headed to the north of England to join Liverpool with Jurgen Klopp in stark need of midfield reinforcements. Thiago Alcantara incurred a hamstring injury during the Reds' opening game of the season. Jordan Henderson then picked up a knock during the week of transfer deadline day. It left Klopp scrambling for a replacement with time lacking. Liverpool did sign a Juventus midfielder in Arthur Melo on a season-long loan. Zakaria has been discussing his move to Chelsea with German outlet Blick: “It all happened very quickly. I didn’t know a move to Chelsea was possible until six hours before the end of the transfer window. I packed my things and waited for the contract to be signed. I then did the medical check in Turin and it went through. It was very close.” Zakaria then opened up on the Anfield side's interest in him: “I heard that from my agent, but in the end it was Chelsea, and I think I’ll be happier in England than in Turin." The former Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder is yet to make an appearance for the west London club. He encountered a difficult spell at Juventus, having arrived from Monchengladbach in January for £7.74 million. Zakaria made 15 appearances for Juve, scoring one goal and contributing an assist. However, it was clear that the midfielder was falling down the pecking order under Massimilliano Allegri at the Allianz Stadium. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post

Chelsea and Liverpool will have midfield decisions to make

Klopp and Potter will have to decide whether to keep the midfield duo Both Zakaria and Arthur's loan deals will expire at the end of the season and it will be intriguing to see whether both Chelsea and Liverpool make the moves permanent. There have been reports that Klopp has already grown frustrated with the Brazilian midfielder, which casts doubt over his future at Anfield. Meanwhile, Zakaria was signed with Thomas Tuchel in charge but didn't play a single minute under the German tactician. Tuchel has been succeeded by Graham Potter and there is no indication that Zakaria will be used or wanted by the former Brighton & Hove Albion head coach. The two Premier League heavyweights may also have other targets in mind with the likes of Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice perhaps being in their sights.Sportskeeda Football@skworldfootballChelsea are set to enter the battle for Manchester United and Liverpool target Jude Bellingham. The Blues are keen to bolster their midfield and see the Borussia Dortmund star as the perfect fit. dlvr.it/SYThp31Chelsea are set to enter the battle for Manchester United and Liverpool target Jude Bellingham. The Blues are keen to bolster their midfield and see the Borussia Dortmund star as the perfect fit. dlvr.it/SYThp3 Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Matthew Guyett × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी