Liverpool Transfer News: Neven Subotic Deal Expected as January Rumours Increase

Rumours are gathering pace that Borussia Dortmund centre-back Neven Subotic could well become Jurgen Klopp’s first signing at Liverpool.

According to Bild (h/t Jamie Styles of the Daily Star), the chances are the Serbia international will be moving to Anfield in the mid-season window, giving the deal a 60 per cent chance of coming off.

Klopp and Subotic ?

There are a number of other reasons as to why this transfer would make sense, too. After some poor fortune with injuries in 2013-14 season, Subotic has never really been able to nail down a regular place in the Dortmund side, and as such, he hasn't recaptured the kind of form he showcased during BVB’s two title wins previously. At Liverpool, you suspect he'd be afforded reassurances on more minutes.

Time is also on his side. For a centre-back who has been on the scene for so long, it’s tough to believe Subotic is only 26. Therefore, there is still plenty of time for the Serb to get back to the levels that previously saw him rated as one of the best centre-backs in European football.

Finally, it’s clear he’s an ideal fit for the bespoke style of football Klopp wants to play at Anfield. Subotic was brilliant under the German at Dortmund and the kind of enforcing, front-foot operator needed when playing such an aggressive way.

If the Reds can get this one over the line for the sum reported, then it’d potentially be one of the signings of the January window.

Source:   bleacherreport