‘It’s Possible’ – Agent Makes Admission On Talk Liverpool Watching Client

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Ahmad Mora/Getty Images Galatasaray star Aleksey Batrakov’s agent Vladimir Kuzmichev has admitted that Liverpool may have been in attendance at the Turkish side’s Champions League clash with Stuttgart to assess the midfielder. His performances have attracted interest from Liverpool, who were suggested to be preparing to watch him from a private box during Galatasaray’s Champions League clash with Stuttgart, while Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with the Russian midfielder.

While the agent has admitted that he does not know the exact reason for their visit, he has not ruled out the possibility that the Reds were monitoring Batrakov’s performance as part of their scouting work. “I do not know what their reason was, but it’s possible that they were there to analyse Alexey’s performance.” Kuzmichev also urged caution over speculation linking the midfielder with a move to the Premier League, pointing out that he has only been at his new club for three months.

“He has spent just three months at his new club, and we are already talking about other transfers.” It was suggested that Galatasaray are considering raising Batrakov’s release clause to around €150m or scrapping it entirely, with the Turkish club planning to discuss the proposal with the player’s agent. As the Russian midfielder is only in the first year of his Galatasaray contract, it remains to be seen whether Liverpool can secure his signature in a future transfer window.