“If we don’t wake up”, “we won’t make top 4 because of Chelsea” – Former Liverpool player warns Klopp as Blues close to complete double January signings
Jose Enrique, a former Liverpool defender, has advised the Reds to take notice of the transfer market because Chelsea are serious about their business.
The rumor that the Blues were considering a double deal for RB Leipzig teammates Christopher Nkunku and Josko Gvardiol drew a response from the Spaniard.
According to reports, Graham Potter’s team is competing with Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur for the services of Gvardiol.
According to reports, the Blues and Nkunku have reached a pre-contract deal that will bring the French striker to Stamford Bridge.
Enrique is concerned that his old Liverpool team would fall behind in the race for the top four as Chelsea eye two of the best young players in Europe.
He tweeted: “Chelsea mean business… if we don’t wake up (it’s) going to be difficult been to make top 4.”
The Spaniard may be alluding to next season with regards to Nkunku as his pre-contract agreement would see him arrive in the summer.
Gvardiol may join in January but no deal has been confirmed between the Blues and Leipzig.
Liverpool have made a disappointing start to the season as they sit in ninth following just two wins in seven league games.
Meanwhile, the west Londoners sit fifth, winning four of their seven league fixtures and it potentially points towards the Reds facing off against the Blues for a top-four finish.