Liverpool legend Steve Nicol reveals Thomas Lemar doubts and demands two other transfers

Lemar has been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent days after the £142million signing of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona.

Nicol was asked three players he would like the Reds to sign with the money they received for Coutinho.

Monaco winger Lemar was one but the Scot says he would prefer Leicester star Riyad Mahrez and AC Milan’s teenage goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

“To be honest, the Lemar one I’m not 100 per cent,” Nicol said on ESPN FC.

“The reason I threw Lemar in is because when Coutinho was signed, there were big question marks over whether he could actually reach the stage he’s at now, that’s why he’s there. 

“The other two I think are no brainers. Liverpool need a goalkeeper, this kid (Donnarumma) will no question, I don’t know how many years it will be, will one day be the best goalkeeper in the world. 

“Try and go at get him now and then you’ve got a class goalie for 10 years and listen, proper goalkeepers will save you between 10 and 15 points a season. 

“That’s what Liverpool are missing right now with (Simon) Mignolet. 

“And Riyad Mahrez, his actual stats over the last three seasons are just as good as Coutinho’s. 

“He’s not as good a player as Coutinho but the guy’s a proven Premier League player, who’s a little bit special at times. 

“So if you can get Mahrez and you can get Donnarumma, then I think that makes Liverpool better.”