With Liverpool mentioned to be available in the market for a “multi-functional midfielder” slightly than a No. 6, which gamers may match the invoice between now and the top of the window?
The Athletic‘s James Pearce reported that the Reds are actually out of the marketplace for a defensive midfielder following the arrival of Wataru Endo.
Pearce added that the membership are as a substitute focusing their efforts on bringing in “one other multi-functional midfielder” with a view to including extra versatility inside the choices.
Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have already boosted the energy within the extra progressive positions, however there may be nonetheless room for additional enchancment following the departures of 5 senior midfielders this summer season.
We’re having a look at a number of the gamers Liverpool may look so as to add because the summer season switch deadline edges nearer.
Matheus Nunes
Liverpool regarded primed to make their transfer for Matheus Nunes in the beginning of the summer season, however no formal strategy was ever made regardless of constant curiosity.
Experiences linking the Reds with the midfielder date again so far as final summer season, however the signings of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai noticed these tales reduce considerably.
He has performed in quite a lot of roles throughout the Wolves midfield and his flexibility could possibly be an asset if Liverpool want to add one earlier than the window closes.
Luka Sucic
Luka Sucic isn’t a reputation to have been touted in lots of circles so far as curiosity from Liverpool is anxious, however the 20-year-old was mentioned to be “considered one of a lot of choices” being thought-about earlier this 12 months.
He’s a participant who would doubtless act as an understudy to Szoboszlai within the right-sided No. 8 slot, however Klopp would undoubtedly look to see if he can supply help elsewhere.
Like Lindstrom, Sucic is an attack-minded participant and would even be unlikely to command an extortionate charge, so it’s considerably shocking that he hasn’t been linked extra firmly this summer season.
Ryan Gravenberch
Ryan Gravenberch was the identify singled out by Pearce as a real possibility that Liverpool are taking a look at for his or her fourth midfield recruit of the summer season.
The Dutchman arrived at Bayern Munich from Ajax 12 months in the past with an enormous status, however he has didn’t make an impression within the Bundesliga up to now with solely 24 appearances to his identify and the bulk coming from the bench.
Gravenberch may match the invoice positionally given that he’s removed from thought-about a specialist No. 6, with Jurgen Klopp proving on numerous events his capability to mould gamers to suit his system.
Jesper Lindstrom
Liverpool have been reported to be “extremely ” in Jesper Lindstrom again in April, however there was little or no noise round a possible transfer since.
The Dane made 38 appearances in all competitions for Frankfurt final season and could possibly be made accessible for between £30 million and £35 million if these studies are to be believed.
The dearth of noise means that Lindstrom isn’t at present a reputation on the Reds’ radar and his relative inexperience within the deep-lying position is more likely to perturb them from making a concrete supply.
Khephren Thuram
A reputation that considerably disappeared with the arrival of Szoboszlai, Khephren Thuram may nonetheless fall into the profile of participant Liverpool are on the lookout for.
The Frenchman usually operates within the No. 8 positions however possesses all the attributes to fill in because the anchor if wanted.
The Reds have been mentioned to have ended their curiosity within the 22-year-old in the beginning of final month, but when the membership are on the lookout for a flexible possibility he will surely come underneath that standards.
Andre
One participant who does seem to nonetheless be on Liverpool’s radar is Andre, who was mentioned to nonetheless be being ‘monitored‘ by the membership earlier this month.
The Brazilian is extra more likely to turn out to be accessible in January as Fluminense’s Copa Libertadores quarter-final second leg falls lower than 24 hours earlier than the English summer season switch deadline.
He profiles as a defensive midfielder however his eye for a cross and skill to hold the ball may simply be utilised additional up the pitch too.
Ibrahim Sangare
Ibrahim Sanage could possibly be an ideal match for what’s required given the flexibleness he has proven within the Netherlands.
The 25-year-old is able to enjoying within the No. 6 place however has additionally proven his attacking prowess by notching eight objectives and three assists for PSV in 2022/23.
It’s a signing that will be unlikely to interrupt the financial institution and is a participant who may definitely fill quite a lot of roles in a Klopp system.
Cheick Doucoure
A Premier League identify that has been talked up in latest weeks is Cheick Doucoure, who was named Crystal Palace‘s Participant of the Season in 2022/23.
Failed makes an attempt to land Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo prompted the Reds to ‘step up‘ their pursuit of the Mali worldwide, who usually operates as a holding midfielder for the Eagles.
Doucoure has additionally demonstrated his capability to hold out the No. 8 position, which is a serious tick within the field so far as the “multi-functional” component is anxious.
Manu Kone
There was concrete curiosity in Manu Kone earlier on within the switch window, however that cooled when the Frenchman picked up an harm on the U21 Euros.
The 22-year-old not too long ago made a return to first-team coaching with Borussia Monchengladbach and which will effectively have caught the eye of the recruitment employees.
Liverpool are unquestionably admirers of Kone and can have already got all the data they want, however a proper strategy feels unlikely given the shortage of latest developments.
