Liverpool are interested in signing Ivory Coast defender Wilfried Singo from Galatasaray.
The right-back has performed very well since joining the Turkish club from Monaco for a transfer fee of around 30 million euros. His contract has a release clause of 60 million euros and Liverpool are interested in him. According to a report in Turkiye Gazetesi, Liverpool were impressed by his performance against the Turkish national team earlier in this season’s Champions League.
They could use more quality and depth in the right-back department and it will be interesting to see if they decide to move on to an African player. He could prove to be a quality signing and could compete with the likes of Conor Bradley and Jeremy Frimpong.
If the competition for places intensifies, Liverpool will be able to grow as a team. They have the financial resources to complete a deal for 60 million euros. Right-backs cost a lot of money. They would want to sign an African player for a reasonable price. It will be interesting to see if the Turkish team are prepared to let him leave just a few months after signing him.
He has already established himself as a key player at the club. Galatasaray won’t want to lose him easily. They are likely to hold out until his termination fee is paid in full.
Meanwhile, the defender could be attracted by the idea of joining the Premier League champions. It will be a big opportunity for him and a big step up in his career. Playing regular football in England will help him develop further and reach his potential.
Shingo will likely hope that the two clubs can agree a deal in the coming months. It would be reasonable to assume that any move may have to wait until the summer transfer window. The Turkish army will not want to lose key players midway through the campaign.
