Deal for French midfield maestro will cost Liverpool £35m | OneFootball

Liverpool are plotting a midfield overhaul this summer.

The likes of Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch are beneath their title-winning best and there is uncertainty over the future of Curtis Jones.

Therefore we could see Richard Hughes and Arne Slot make a move for a new midfielder - and an interesting name emerged on the list earlier this week.

Various reports claimed that Enzo Le Fee - Sunderland’s 26-year-old midfield maestro - was on the radar for the Premier League champions.

The Frenchman is also wanted by Aston Villa - according to a new report in Sports Boom - and now Sunderland’s asking price has been revealed.

Liverpool told to pay £35m for Le Fee

“Liverpool and Aston Villa are set to battle it out for Sunderland’s Enzo Le Fée this summer,” the report reads.

“Chiefs in Merseyside and the Midlands have been mightily impressed by the midfield maestro’s maiden season in the Premier League.

“The Black Cats will not part company with one of their prized assets without a fight as the vultures look set to descend on the Stadium of Light this summer following the club’s impressive first season back in the big time.

“It is understood they would want at least £35million for the former Rennes’ midfielder.”

Enzo Le Fee: Situation summary

Enzo Le Fée is a 26-year-old French midfielder who joined Sunderland permanently from Roma in summer 2025 after a successful loan in their promotion campaign.

Standing around 1.70m, he has settled quickly in the Premier League, becoming a key creative presence for the Black Cats.

On the pitch he is a press‑resistant technician, thriving as an advanced No 8 or attacking midfielder, receiving under pressure in half-spaces and progressing play through carries and sharp passing.

His close control, agility and low centre of gravity allow him to twist away from challenges, while his work-rate and tackling numbers underline an unusually combative edge for a smaller playmaker.

Contractually, Sunderland signed Le Fée on a four-year deal running until June 2029, with the fee reported around £19–20 million including promotion-related obligations.