CONFIRMED: Liverpool ready to spend whatever it takes to sign PSG star

Sam McGuire

• 15 Feb 2025 09:50 GMT
• 9 min read

Confirmed

Liverpool are prepared to spend whatever it takes to sign Warren Zaire-Emery from PSG, FootballTransfers in conjunction with AnfieldWatch understands.

The Reds have been relatively quiet in the market since Richard Hughes has taken over. However, the Premier League leaders have big plans ahead.

Current ETV

Warren Zaïre-Emery

M (C)

PSG

Warren Zaïre-Emery

M (C)

PSG

€65.6M

ETV Range

€59M - €72.1M

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As Anfield Watch revealed exclusively, the club are expecting a flurry of departures in attack, which could include the likes of Diogo Jota.

Hughes and his recruitment team are also expected to address other areas of the squad to build a team suited to Arne Slot's style of play.

That is why Liverpool have set their sights on one of the biggest talents in European football in the form of Zaire-Emery.

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Liverpool going all out for Warren Zaire-Emery

Liverpool are keeping tabs on the situation of Warren Zaire-Emery, PSG’s 18-year-old midfield star.

The Frenchman signed a contract until 2029 last season. However, Liverpool have been in contact with his agent Jorge Mendes and there is a belief among the club's recruitment team that they will be able to turn his head.

Liverpool's recruitment team, including Michael Edwards and Julian Ward, have a good relationship with Mendes which could be help get the deal over the line.

It is understood Zaire-Emery is happy in Paris. His girlfriend, Oceane Toussaint, plays for PSG's women's team as a goalkeeper. However, he is open to a new challenge and to venture out of his comfort zone.

The possibility of joining Liverpool is an alluring prospect for the young midfielder. He has already held talks with Ibrahima Konate about a potential move to Merseyside.

The perfect build for Slot’s midfield

Liverpool hugely admire Zaire-Emery. The club's recruitment team sees him as the perfect option for Arne Slot's style of play. He's both technically gifted, and he covers a lot of ground.

This season he has covered 12.5km per 90 minutes for PSG in the Champions League. His total distance covered is 75km in the competition, which is higher than Ryan Gravenberch, who leads Liverpool in the metric with 72km.

Playing style comparison: Zaire-Emery to Gravenberch

Still only 18 years old, he has remarkably already played over 100 games for PSG and broke a record in the Champions League, becoming the youngest player ever to start a game in a knock-out game at 16 years and 343 days.

Liverpool believe he is one of the biggest prospects in world football and that is why the club are ready to pay whatever it takes to sign him. Even above his current Estimated Transfer Valuation (ETV) of €65m.