3. Opportunity to sign him cheaply
According to a report by Sports Direct News, Diame is available for just £3.5 million thanks to a release clause in his contract. At that price point, Diame would be an excellent back-up option for Liverpool, or in rotation with Lucas, Allen or Henderson. He won’t have a mountain of expectations on his shoulders, and his role would be to come on late in games to shore up the midfield and see out the win. In case of injuries to any of the midfield trio, Diame would be a good cover.
While Diame is not the sort of player that will drive Liverpool to the Champions League or appease the fans who crave for offensive reinforcements, buying him would be sort of tactical decision that will ensure that Liverpool address their soft underbelly that has cost them a few close encounters this season. Come the end of the season, those 1-2 points may prove to be the difference between a Champions League spot or missing out.
Stats are taken from Squawka