Liverpool are monitoring Fiorentina midfielder Cher Ndour as a potential long-term addition to their squad. The interest in the 22-year-old is part of the club's ongoing assessment of midfield options ahead of future transfer windows, as they look to shape their squad for the seasons ahead.
Ndour's physical profile and experience are central to the appeal. Standing at 6ft 3in, he has made 63 appearances for Fiorentina since joining from Paris Saint-Germain in January 2025, contributing to 12 goals during that time. His performances for Italy's Under-21 side, where he scored twice against Poland to help secure European Championship qualification, have also drawn attention.
Player profile and valuation
Fiorentina value the midfielder at more than €30-35 million, a figure that translates to roughly £26-30 million. The Italian club paid PSG €5 million for his services and the French side retains a 50 per cent sell-on clause on any future sale. Previous concrete interest has come from Crystal Palace, whose offer was rejected, while Napoli have also been turned away. Ndour's career path includes stints at Benfica, PSG, Braga and Besiktas before his move to Florence.
Current stance and timing
For now, Liverpool's activity is described as monitoring rather than actively pursuing an imminent deal. Fiorentina are currently reluctant to consider a January departure but are understood to be prepared to listen to offers in June. This timeline aligns with a strategic, longer-term view from Anfield as manager Andoni Iraola shapes his squad.
The context comes with Liverpool sitting sixth in the Premier League standings on nine points after five matches, having scored 11 goals and conceded 10. They are six points behind leaders Manchester City, whom they host at Anfield this weekend in a key fixture. Top scorer Alexander Isak has four goals this season, underscoring the attacking threat, but midfield reinforcement remains a consideration for the future. The team's recent form, with two wins, three draws, and one loss from their last six across all competitions, highlights the need for consistency as they handle a busy fixtures list.
Whether this monitoring develops into a formal offer is one of the more intriguing subplots to follow. Liverpool's immediate focus is fully on the Manchester City match, but the club's recruitment team continues to track profiles like Ndour's for potential moves when the window reopens.
First reported at Yahoo Sports
