Thu Dec 05 02:30:54 UTC 2024: ## Liverpool Eyeing €80 Million January Signing of Athletic Bilbao’s Oihan Sancet
**Liverpool** are reportedly preparing a significant January transfer bid for Athletic Bilbao midfielder **Oihan Sancet**, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes. The Reds, currently nine points clear at the top of the Premier League under manager Arne Slot, are considering an €80 million offer for the 24-year-old attacking midfielder.
While Liverpool possess considerable attacking and midfield talent, Sancet’s style as a number 10 player is seen as a potential game-changer, adding a new dimension to their offensive capabilities. However, the hefty price tag has raised questions about whether the investment is the club’s top priority. With injuries to key defensive players like Ibrahima Konate and potential future departures, such as Virgil van Dijk and Andrew Robertson, some pundits suggest that strengthening the defense might be a more pressing need.
The report suggests Athletic Bilbao would struggle to refuse such a substantial offer, making a January transfer a real possibility. The debate now centers on whether Liverpool’s current squad depth necessitates such a significant expenditure in midfield, or if other areas of the team warrant greater investment.
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