This archive report was first published on 5 August 2020.
Published on August 5, 2020, Liverpool are eyeing a £10 million ( Sh1.4 billion ) transfer for Norwich City's rising star Jamal Lewis.
The Reds are set to make a bold move for the 22-year-old left-back, who impressed in his debut season in the Premier League despite his team's relegation.
According to sources, Liverpool's interest in Lewis is driven by their desire to find a young player with real potential to provide competition for Scotland international left-back Andy Robertson.
Robertson was plucked from Hull City after they were relegated, and Liverpool are hoping to replicate that success with Lewis.
The German coach, Jurgen Klopp, has a good record of signings from relegated clubs, with Gini Wijnaldum and Xherdan Shaqiri both proving a success after experiencing the disappointment of the drop.
Now, the champions are planning a similar move to get cover for Robertson, and there is a lot of excitement at Anfield about Lewis.
He enjoyed a promising debut season in the Premier League, and his attacking qualities from the left-back position have caught the eye of Klopp and his recruitment staff.
However, the only stumbling block would be Lewis's desire to play regular first-team football at Anfield, with Robertson such an obvious fixture in the side.
But his numbers show the Reds' analytics team that he has the potential to develop, and it is understood Klopp is a big admirer, along with members of the recruitment staff.
