Liverpool could have a potential dream transfer window in 2023, once again thwarted by Real Madrid, if Los Blancos successfully complete the moves of both Joao Gomes and long-admired midfielder Jude Bellingham.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men are reportedly ‘very close’ to the former (and are reportedly prepared to fork out €30m to sign him), according to a tweet from ESPN’s Martin Liberman (via AS) while José Álvarez Haya , speaking to El Chiringuito (via Caught Offside), has stated that the latter has already decided that he would like to switch to the Champions League champions.
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It is plausible to some extent that La Liga leaders are keeping an eye on the Brazilian holding midfielder, particularly if Jurgen Klopp’s side are one of his potential suitors.
That said, the comments made to El Chiringuito feel more like speculation at this stage and we’d be inclined to argue that the Reds have a better chance of capturing Bellingham than some would give us credit for.
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There is no doubt that it would be incredibly frustrating to see Liverpool beaten yet again by not one but two linked talents after a previous summer window in which Aurelien Tchouameni favored a move to the Spanish capital over Merseyside.
The reality remains that it is far from likely that we will go through another major transfer window without strengthening the midfield.
Arguably the project at Anfield remains too attractive for us to fail on potential fronts next year.
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