Reports: Liverpool interested in making stunning €40 million move for former player

What's the rumour?

Liverpool lost Philippe Coutinho in the January transfer window to Barcelona and now latest reports in Italian site Calciomercato.com claim that the Reds could be looking to sign former player Suso in the summer transfer window as the Brazilian's replacement.

The AC Milan playmaker has been in fine form and even earned a call-up to the Spanish national team. With Calciomercato reporting that his release clause is only €40 million, the Reds could very well make the move to get the player back to Anfield in the summer transfer window.

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Suso could prove to be an ideal low-cost replacement for Coutinho

Having first made his breakthrough in senior football at Liverpool under Brendan Rodgers, Suso was soon sent out on loan to Almeria before making a permanent switch to Italian side AC Milan.

The Spaniard has been one of Milan's best players in the last 2 seasons and his playmaking skills have largely improved making him one of the most sought-after talents in the Serie A.

The heart of the matter

A player very similar to Coutinho, Suso has the ability to play on either of the wings or as an attacking midfielder. Technically gifted and blessed with excellent vision and passing ability, Suso has taken his game to new heights at Milan.

Capable of unlocking stubborn defences with brilliant through-balls, Suso for just €40 million seems like a very good bargain and according to Calciomercato's Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are just one among the many clubs keen on signing the talented Spaniard.

Rumour rating/probability

6/10

A technically gifted player, Suso could prove to be a valuable asset to a club like Liverpool. With the Reds desperately looking to replace Coutinho, Suso could prove to be an excellent low-cost option.

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Author's take

The former Liverpool star has grown leaps and bounds after he has left the Reds and it could prove to be a shrewd piece of business on Liverpool's part if they do indeed activate the Spaniard's release clause and sign him in the summer transfer window.