Liverpool’s transfer strategy could become a major talking point as speculation continues over which players the club should target to strengthen its squad.
A viral social media post claims that Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has urged the club to forget about Erling Haaland and Jérémy Doku and instead pursue another Manchester City superstar who is supposedly central to Pep Guardiola’s success.
However, the specific transfer claim remains unverified. No reliable report has been identified confirming that Souness made this recommendation or named the player Liverpool should sign.
What Has Souness Actually Said About Guardiola?
Souness has previously discussed Guardiola’s achievements and the importance of having elite players.
In comments reported by Anfield Watch, the former Liverpool captain argued that recruitment is one of the most important responsibilities at a football club. He also suggested that even the best manager would struggle to win trophies without a strong squad.
His comments reflected his belief that successful teams need outstanding players as well as effective management.
However, those general observations should not be confused with a direct recommendation for Liverpool to sign a Manchester City player.
Could Liverpool Target a Manchester City Star?
Liverpool have regularly been linked with leading players from rival Premier League clubs, but any potential move would depend on the club’s recruitment priorities, the player’s availability and the financial terms involved.
Signing an established Manchester City star would likely be complicated by the player’s contract, salary and the selling club’s willingness to negotiate.
For now, there is no verified evidence that Liverpool are preparing a blockbuster bid for the unnamed player mentioned in the viral post.
The Bottom Line
The idea of Liverpool signing one of Manchester City’s most important players would naturally attract attention, particularly given the rivalry between the clubs.
But until a credible source identifies the player and confirms Souness’ alleged comments, the story should be treated as unverified transfer speculation rather than established news.
The key question remains: which Manchester City player, if any, would Liverpool realistically pursue to strengthen their team?
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +11 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 17 | Bournemouth | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -9 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 2 |
