Liverpool Told to Pay £61m to Beat Manchester City to Juventus Utility Star Andrea Cambiasso

Liverpool have been informed that meeting Juventus’ €70 million (£61 million) valuation is the only way to secure the signature of Andrea Cambiasso ahead of Manchester City and Real Madrid, according to reports first highlighted by Caught Offside.

The 22-year-old Italian international has emerged as a prime summer target for the Reds’ recruitment staff, who have long favoured footballers capable of reading the game faster than opponents can react. Cambiasso fits that profile perfectly: a tactically astute operator who has operated seamlessly as left-back, right-back, right wing and left-sided midfielder under Luciano Spalletti this season.

Juventus, who have the player contracted until 2029, are under no pressure to cash in, particularly with potential European adversaries circling. Yet sources indicate that a bid between €60–70 million would force the Serie A giants to at least entertain negotiations. At £61 million, the fee would represent a sizeable outlay, but one Liverpool believe could solve multiple squad issues in a single swoop.

Since James Milner’s departure, Jürgen Klopp’s side have lacked a reliable multi-positional presence capable of maintaining performance levels across the pitch. Cambiasso’s reported £38,000-a-week wages would slide comfortably into Anfield’s pay structure, while his tactical intelligence offers the in-game flexibility modern campaigns demand. Liverpool’s intermittent right-back concerns this term further underline the attraction of a naturally left-footed defender equally adept on either flank.

Manchester City retain a strong interest, valuing Cambiasso’s capacity to function in inverted-full-back or wide-midfield roles within Pep Guardiola’s shape-shifting system. Real Madrid also continue to monitor developments, though the Premier League clubs currently appear the most motivated to accelerate a deal.

Negotiations could yet become intricate. Whispers suggest Juventus might soften their stance if Liverpool include Federico Chiesa in any proposal, though such discussions remain speculative for now. What is clear is that Cambiasso is viewed on the continent as a rare commodity: a low-maintenance professional whose versatility quietly strengthens an entire match-day squad rather than merely grabbing headlines.

Anfield Watch describes the Turin product as “a tactical revelation,” a footballer whose greatest value lies in preventing crises before they surface. Liverpool’s title challenges have repeatedly faltered when injuries exposed a lack of cover; Cambiasso’s readiness to slot into four separate roles without destabilising tactics or morale addresses that vulnerability head-on.

Whether Liverpool’s hierarchy sanction a club-record outlay for a utility player will shape the coming transfer window. Yet the message from Juventus is unambiguous: pay £61 million, or watch a rival secure one of Europe’s most adaptable defenders.