“He could easily slot in at Liverpool” – Ian Wright believes 27-year-old Premier League star is tailor-made for Anfield ‘vibe’
Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes James Ward-Prowse could easily slot in at Anfield if James Milner wasn't a part of the Liverpool setup. Wright was impressed by the Englishman after his exceptional free-kick goal in Southampton's weekend Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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Speaking on Wrighty's House Podcast, Wright said:
“I love him. I think that a Premier League winners’ medal wouldn’t go amiss round his neck. He’s somebody who has the energy to carry that, easily. He’s someone that in a title run can come to the fore.''
“You can almost see James Ward-Prowse, if Milner wasn’t in and around Liverpool, he could easily slot in at Liverpool and in that kind of vibe.”
James Ward-Prowse is a Southampton academy graduate who received his first senior team call-up in 2011 after spending eight years in the junior team. He has 288 Premier League appearances to his name and has bagged 36 goals.
The 27-year-old central midfielder has been a consistent performer for the Saints and has been the subject of quite a few transfer rumors. Certain clubs have been asked by football pundits to sign Ward-Prowse, with the Merseysiders being linked the most with the England international.
Recently, BBC pundit Garth Crooks also called upon Jurgen Klopp to sign Ward-Prowse and believes the player would 'fit like a glove' into the scheme of things at Anfield. Crooks lauded James for his free-kick against Wolves and added:
“The free-kick scored by Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse against Wolves was outstanding, though. How long are Liverpool going to wait to buy Ward-Prowse?''
“They allowed Georginio Wijnaldum to leave on a free transfer and are struggling in that midfield department. Ward-Prowse would fit like a glove.”
NEW: Garth Crooks believes Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse would 'fit like a glove' at Liverpool.
🚨 NEW: Garth Crooks believes Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse would 'fit like a glove' at Liverpool.
“They allowed Georginio Wijnaldum to leave on a free transfer and are struggling in that midfield department. Ward-Prowse would fit like a glove.” #awlive [bbc] https://t.co/nIqcVaD1AS
Liverpool push for Nantes forward Randal Kolo Muani
Jurgen Klopp is keen to sign Randal Kolo Muani with reports emerging that he is pushing for a move in the summer transfer window. Kolo Muani will be available as a free agent after his current contract with Nantes expires this summer.
Randal Kolo Muani,23 from Nantes could be a surprise addition to Liverpool at a throw away transfer fee this January as the French side would like to avoid losing him for free this summer. #LFC (BILD, SportBILD, Kicker)
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Meanwhile, the Ligue 1 club are desperately looking to offload the 23-year-old in the winter transfer window with Liverpool being pushed to make a move for him.
Randal contributed immensely to the club's performance last Ligue 1 season with 17 goal contributions in 37 Ligue 1 games. In the ongoing season, the Frenchman has scored seven goals in 20 Ligue 1 appearances.