Roma are expected to make a bid for Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho.

According to Football Italia (via Jamie Anderson of the Daily Star) Calciomercato.it are reporting that Roma are looking to strengthen at the back with Sakho seemingly one of their targets.

Anderson also noted: “It’s unclear whether the Italian outfit will table an offer anywhere near the £18 million Liverpool paid for the French international in 2013. But the player himself is believed to be interested in a move away.”

The defender struggled to impress on his arrival at Anfield, but as WhoScored.com illustrates, Sakho has grown increasingly important for the Reds:

Indeed, Bleacher Report’s own Karl Matchett believes Sakho to be a key figure in central defence alongside Kolo Toure:

According to Squawka, the Frenchman won 53 per cent of his tackles, 57 per cent of his headed duels and an incredible 93 per cent of his attempted take-ons while maintaining a passing accuracy of 90 per cent last season.

Having become a crucial figure for Brendan Rodgers’ side, and with Liverpool having paid so much for him, it seems highly unlikely the Reds will allow him to depart for anything less than £18 million at the very least, as his sale would also require an immediate search for his replacement.

Though Roma can offer Champions League football, expect Sakho to remain at Anfield for the foreseeable future.

 

Fabio Borini Set to Cut Losses and Leave Liverpool This Summer

According to James Pearce of the Liverpool Echo, “Fabio Borini has accepted his Liverpool FC career is over with a return to Serie A edging closer” with Inter Milan, Lazio and Fiorentina reportedly interested.

Fiorentina sporting director Daniele Prade said: “There are several negotiations in progress, all with the consultation of coach [Paulo] Sousa. Fabio Borini? He’s one of many possible solutions. The priority is to buy a striker.”

The Italian has failed to make a significant impact at Anfield in his three years at the club. His winning goal in a Tyne-Wear derby while on loan at Sunderland was one of his few highlights in that time, with little of note happening in a Reds shirt.

The 24-year-old will almost certainly struggle for game time once again with Christian Benteke, Daniel Sturridge, Danny Ings and even Mario Balotelli likely to be ahead of him in the pecking order.

After his largely disappointing spell in England, a return to Serie A will give the striker a chance to reignite his career and possibly make the cut for Italy’s 2016 European Championship squad.

 

Liverpool Target Set for Roma Medical

According to Bleacher Report’s own Jonathan Johnson, Le Parisien are reporting that Lucas Digne could be on the verge of a move to Roma:

The Paris Saint-Germain left-back made just 15 Ligue 1 appearances last season, and he will likely be tempted by the prospect of regular first-team football:

Here are some of the highlights from Digne’s campaign:

According to Squawka, the 22-year-old won 54 per cent of his duels last season, including 19 tackles and 32 aerial battles.

Fortunately for Liverpool, Johnson does believe the Frenchman will end up in the Italian capital:

The Reds are still in need of defensive reinforcements having only brought in Nathaniel Clyne as a likely regular starter and Joe Gomez having only just turned 18 in May.

Brendan Rodgers has largely bought well this transfer window, and in Digne would acquire a promising young talent whose addition would continue Liverpool’s strong summer spending.

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