Leicester City’s young attacker Harvey Barnes has been reported to have attracted interest from Liverpool FC this summer. The Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is looking to strengthen his side ahead of next season with the aim of defending their Premier League crown.
The 22-year old Barnes can play in a variety of different positions upfront, which could make him a great addition to Liverpool FC’s attacking line. Moreover, the Leicester City forward can also be fielded in an attacking midfield role on the pitch.
Barnes has emerged as a regular starter for the Foxes this season under Brenden Rodgers. A graduate of the club’s academy, the player spent a number of loan spells away from the King Power Stadium. After making his debut for Leicester City in 2016, Barnes was subsequently loaned to MK Dons, Barnsley, and West Bromwich Albion.
Prior to Riyad Mahrez’s departure for Manchester City, Barnes hardly got a look in for the Foxes. However, Barnes penned a new four-year contract extension with Leicester City back in July 2018 committing his long-term future towards the club. During his loan spell at West Brom, Barnes was subject to a recall from his parent club in January 2019.
Since then, first-team involvement for Barnes in the Leicester City shirt have no longer been limited to appearances off the bench. The 22-year old has formed a brilliant attacking trio for the Foxes alongside Jamie Vardy and Ayoze Perez. Their attacking exploits have been a major factor in Leicester City’s great run of form in the 2019-20 league campaign.
Barnes has enjoyed a terrific breakout season for the Foxes, scoring six goals and providing eight assists. The Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers has been very vocal in his praise for the young English attacker, with the former Liverpool FC manager having termed Barnes as a ‘fantastic player’.
The Reds have turned their focus on making a move for Barnes after failing to negotiate a deal for Wolves star winger Adama Traore. Liverpool FC have been unable to get Wolves to reduce their asking price, worth £70 million, for the Spaniard.
