Liverpool have been linked with a move for Hoffenheim midfield playmaker Kerem Demirbay in recent weeks.
The German outlet Bild recently reported that the Reds are willing to match the £28 million release clause in Demirbay’s contract.
Liverpool fans will be familiar with Demirbay following the two UEFA Champions League qualification clashes against Hoffenheim.
Ther Germany international played a starring role in both legs despite his side being eliminated by the Reds.
Upon hearing the news that Demirbay has been linked with a move to the Merseyside based club, Liverpool. fans took to social media to express their excitement.
Many believe Demirbay could be an idea replacement for Emre Can.
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Would love Demirbay at #LFC the question then would be, what happens to all our midfielders and who is going to play DM…
— AC (@A16Charms) February 6, 2018
I was massively impressed with him during the CL qualifier. Thought he’d be great for us. Hopefully there’s some truth in the rumours.
— Jack (@JackWatson_) February 6, 2018
When Liverpool sign Demirbay in the summer @SamMcGuire90 pic.twitter.com/9SHqsipkkk
— ?? Honza Jan Říha (@SGEHJR) February 6, 2018
.Add Demirbay and Naby while removing Milner and Lallana (I hope) would be fantastic business. Ox has usurped Lallana in that role, already imo. Then focus on DM.. (Ndidi-type)
— JM (@ThisMerv) February 6, 2018
Another Dortmund's youth academy product?
— Pranav Prabhu (@pranav_268) February 6, 2018
I’d take Demirbay as Emre’s replacement everyday of the week. Same agency as Mane and Keita. £26M release clause. Makes too much sense.
— usman (@usman_94_) February 6, 2018
However, Demirbay suffered a serious injury setback in recent weeks. The 24-year-old picked up an ankle injury last week which is expected to keep him out for several weeks.
Liverpool are back in action in the Premier League this weekend when they take on Southampton.
