Liverpool eye Cher Ndour as solution for midfield issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 7:40 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Liverpool is reportedly considering a move for Fiorentina midfielder Cher Ndour, who is valued at €30 million to €35 million. The club's midfield has been identified as a problem area, especially following the loss of Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott. Although Liverpool secured reinforcements in attack and defense during the summer transfer window, they did not add to their midfield options. The Reds' recent performances have highlighted the need for a midfielder that fits Andoni Iraola's system. Liverpool will need to assess Ndour's compatibility with their long-term plans before making a formal offer.
- •Cher Ndour is valued at €30 million to €35 million by Fiorentina.
- •Liverpool's midfield lacks depth following injuries to key players.
- •Liverpool brought in attack and defense reinforcements but no midfielders.
- •Ndour has played 47 matches and scored 10 goals for Fiorentina last season.
- •Competition exists from other clubs interested in signing Ndour.
- 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Andoni Iraola told Liverpool will have to pay €35m for midfield maestro
"Liverpool's midfield is arguably their main problem area at the moment. The Reds brought in two attackers and two defenders during the summer transfer window and, despite them losing Curtis Jones and ...
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