Liverpool send scouts to watch Bundesliga wonderkid in action
Liverpool have thrown themselves into a lot of different deals over the last couple of years.
And, despite this, questions are still being asked about whether their first-team squad have what it takes to challenge for silverware.
Right now, it doesn't really feel like they do but, when you look at Liverpool's players, it's clear that they should.
The last few transfer windows have led to the Reds spending well over £600 million on trying to improve their ranks.
For some positions, this money has been well spent but, in others, it doesn't really feel like Liverpool have upgraded them.
Despite this, they're still on the lookout for new talent with a fresh update from Germany now confirming that.
Liverpool have sent their scouts to watch Finn Jeltsch in action
Ronald Araujo and Jeremy Jacquet may have been brought in over the summer to try and upgrade Liverpool's defence but, with all the change that is expected to come in July next year, even more defenders may need to be brought in.
Several options have already arisen as options for Andoni Iraola and Julian Ward but, none of these links have turned into concrete interest yet.
But, with Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Kostas Tsimikas all on the verge of exiting L4, it's unclear what's actually going to happen.
If all three of them leave then another defensive rebuild will need to be carried out but, if only one or even two of them chooses to pack their bags, that might not need to happen.
Despite this, options for the upcoming summer transfer window have been entering the rumour mill each day and now, according to Bayern Munich insider Christian Falk, Finn Jeltsch has already been scouted by Liverpool in person.
"It is TRUE: Liverpool have scouted VfB Stuttgart centre-back Finn Jeltsch. All the top clubs, including Bayern Munich, are scouting him," he wrote.
"He was in the squad for Klopp first as a backup for the right-back. Then one of the central defenders became injured, and now he’s also the backup at centre-back.
"This shows he can play many positions, and everyone can see the 20-year-old’s potential. Such players really are a present to everyone. Jeltsch is young, talented and can play many positions, and he’s not so expensive!"
Finn Jeltsch ticks a lot of boxes for Liverpool
One of the main things that Liverpool have wanted from their transfers recently is players with potential.
Ever since Jurgen Klopp took over, the Reds have been in the business of using youngsters as a regular part of their first-team plans.
Obviously, Arne Slot went a bit against this and forced a lot of the Reds' young talent out of Anfield but more often than not, the Reds have always had a younger player within their starting XI.
And, since players are now going for ridiculous fees, the best way for team to sign top talent is to prise them away from their clubs while they're still young and fairly unproven.
That's why this transfer of Jeltsch ticks a lot of boxes for Liverpool. He's one of VfB Stuttgart's best players despite only being 20 years old and, even though his natural position is at centre-back, he can also be used as a right-back if needed.
He's basically a younger, and much cheaper version of Araujo which, after his performances this season, should certainly pique the interest of Liverpool's fans.
