Richard Hughes, stop this: Liverpool can't let generational talent join Man City

Richard Hughes, stop this: Liverpool can't let generational talent join Man City Richard Hughes has got to do something. Liverpool can't afford for a truly generational talent to join Manchester City. Liverpool have completed one signing this summer but their major moves are still to come. There's a lot of hope that Victor Munoz can become a key player down the line - but he isn't expected to be a superstar arrival. At least not at first. But the major signings will happen. Liverpool need to make up for losing Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson in one window and improve on what was a disappointing squad last season. That means going for broke on some big-name players. One of those is undoubtedly Yan Diomande, the Reds' top target, but he isn't the only one. Bet £10, Get £30 in Free Bets Open an account and place a qualifying bet of £10 at min odds of 1/5 (1.2) or greater. 18+New UK/ROI customers. Min £5 deposit. Bet Credits available on settlement of qualifying bets, capped at £10 stake. Min odds 1/5 (1.20). Bet Credits expire in 7 days. Excl. Cashed Out/Free Bets/Boosted odds. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org £30 FREE CLAIM NOW 18+Gambling can be addictive — please only bet what you can afford to lose. For free support visit BeGambleAware.org or call 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7). Self-exclude at GAMSTOP.co.uk . AnfieldWatch is not a licensed betting operator. Offers subject to change. Liverpool have also made contact about Ayyoub Bouaddi. The Moroccan teenager stole the show at the World Cup against Brazil , alerting everyone to just how good he is. Now, that certainly confirms Bouaddi is the real deal but it also has the unfortunate side effect of generating enormous interest in him. And that's something Liverpool now must deal with. There are already reports that Arsenal want to steal a march on everyone else . But now ESPN Deportes reports that Manchester City are the club best-positioned to sign Bouaddi. That would feel like a disaster. City getting a hold of Bouaddi and Elliot Anderson gives them a midfield for the ages. Liverpool can't let that happen. Bouaddi is exactly what they're looking for at the base of their midfield and it's difficult to see a better investment to make right now. Offer the teenager a starting role, put faith in him, and Liverpool can secure a generational talent ahead of City, who surely can't make those kinds of promises just yet. This is an opportunity that the Reds shouldn't pass up - and it'll quickly be too late.