The World Cup winners, Germany, have an array of talent at various age groups in their domestic football arena and there are a number of stars that Premier League clubs are eyeing for a move in the next few transfer windows. The Bundesliga is home to various such talents over the years and one player who is extensively linked with a move to the Premier League is Schalke attacker Max Meyer. The 21-year old is regarded as one of the finest youngsters in Germany at the moment and English outfits Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to make a move for him in January. Though Schalke are reluctant to sell, both teams will not back down if they think he is right for them but who does he suit better? Where will he blend into better?
Liverpool:
The Reds are one of the most exciting teams this season with the likes of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Philippe Coutinho in sizzling form early this season. They have the like of Daniel Sturridge and Divock Origi to add to their attack while Sheyi Ojo can also chip in if needed. With Mane ready to leave the club for a month for the AFCON, Liverpool wants Meyer to replace him in January. Known for his strength and ability with the ball at his feet, Meyer, who can play on either wing or through the centre, will add to the chaos that the Liverpool front-3 cause to their opponents.
The 21-year old is quick and smart and loves to set up his team-mates on goal, which will go down well at Anfield while his never ending energy also allows him to settle into the high-intensity game at the club. He is young and raw and Klopp, also a German, will love to have him at the club and will surely help him become a better player.
Tottenham Hotspur:
Spurs have an array of talent in the attack that is currently misfiring. The likes of Christian Eriksen, Erik Lamela, Dele Alli, Heung Min-Son, Harry Kane and Vincent Janssen have all had their chance but have not been consistent. Meyer is a player who will tick most boxes for Pochettino before a transfer. He is young and full of potential while his style of play also allows Pochettino to stick to his formation and style of play even if he wants to bring the German into the game.
His trickery and skill with the ball will go down well with his teammates and he probably can replace any player who is under performing in the squad if he moves to the White Hart Lane. The manager has established a young and dynamic team at the club and Meyer is an option that will improve the squad.
Both teams are known for their high-intensity games and the Bundesliga star will fit into both systems pretty well but Liverpool might suit him a bit better this January. Playing under a German will obviously help but the fact that Liverpool have little options to replace the first team trio might see Max Meyer get more game time at Anfield. He is a liability in the air which will surely scare both teams away but with Klopp addressing the issue pretty well in the summer, Meyer might be a perfect fit at Anfield to replace the outgoing Mane in January or to add some depth to cope with Europe for the next season.
Where according to you does Max Meyer fit in best?