Shkodran Mustafi interest played down by Liverpool

Reports originating from Spain claim that Liverpool are interested in signing Valencia centre-back Shkodran Mustafi.

The 24-year-old German international could be available with their director of football Jesús García Pitarch admitting that they need to trim their squad.

He said: “We’re above the FFP guidelines, that’s the reality, and as of today, the four players we’ve signed cannot be registered, meaning we need to reduce the cost in a significant manner to register the players and sign a centre-back, which is a priority in case one of the ones at our club leaves.

“Obviously, if they don’t leave, we can’t sign a new one not only because of financial restrictions, but also because it wouldn’t be logical to have five or six centre-backs. We need to continue with a reduced budget, but if there’s an exit, we need a new centre-back.

“Our capacity is very limited. We’ve signed one player on a free, one on a loan with a view to buy, Nani in good conditions and Medrán as well because Madrid allowed it and the player decided to do so.”

Luis Alberto could be included a deal but Anfield insiders are playing down the reports (off the record of course).

Arsenal have been heavily linked with Mustafi so you may see them step up their interest following the comments coming out of The Mestalla.

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