Report: Liverpool In Advanced Talks To Sign Nigerian Winger Moses Simon From Gent, Willing To Add Taiwo Awoniyi As Part Of The Deal

Liverpool are reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ with Belgian club Gent in attempts to sign Nigerian winger Moses Simon

Liverpool have been linked with the 22-year-old throughout the summer following a breakthrough season with the Belgian club

Moses Simon has the ability to offer reinforcement to either flank alongside Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

According to OwnGoalNigeria, Liverpool have offered €13m in addition to loaning out forward Taiwo Awoniyi to push a deal over the line.

Moses Simon has just one-year remaining on his contract with Gent which ensures he is available for a cut price, but they are hopeful that 20-year-old Awoniyi will act as a sweetener in any eventual deal.


Awoniyi had attracted interest from Anderlecht and Club Brugge following an impressive season on loan with Mouscron where he scored 11 goals, and it is understood that Gent are not seeking a permanent deal for the 20-year-old – something which will come as a boost to the Reds, who are expected to offer him a new contract before sending him out on loan again.

Simon scored six goals and provided three assists in 33 appearances last season, and he was expected to be a member of Nigeria’s World Cup squad before being plagued by an ongoing thigh injury.