Ex-Jurgen Klopp transfer target regrets behavior before failed Liverpool switch

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Moses Simon was a target for Liverpool in 2018, but the Nigeria winger's move to the Premier League never materialized, and he has admitted he regrets how he handled the situationLiverpool was linked with Moses Simon in the past(Image: Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images)Nigeria and Paris FC winger Moses Simon has confessed that he regrets his behavior at KAA Gent while attempting to engineer a transfer to Liverpool in 2018.The 30-year-old, who netted three goals for Ligue 1 newcomers Paris FC last season, has disclosed that his career trajectory could have been vastly different had he sealed his dream switch to the Premier League almost a decade ago. Simon represented Gent from 2015 to 2018, and confirmed that Liverpool came nearest to securing his signature during this period, although the transfer ultimately collapsed.Indeed, the Super Eagles star was firmly on Liverpool's radar in advance of the 2018/19 season, with Jürgen Klopp's outfit reportedly submitting a £10 million ($13.4M) bid for Simon's services.

"The second year [at Gent], I was supposed to go to Liverpool," Simon said.Simon opened up on his failed Liverpool switch(Image: 2026 Getty Images)"It didn't work. I don't want to play.' So I was putting it in my head: 'Whether I play or I don't, I don't care.'"The 30-year-old went on to disclose that he believed deliberately hampering his own performances would pressure Gent into offloading him, reports the Liverpool Echo.

"I [thought] if I don't play, the club will find a way to quickly sell me," Simon admitted. This is the contract you signed."Despite being denied his dream transfer to Anfield, Simon has carved out an impressive career, collecting numerous honors throughout.