Liverpool kicked off their January transfer window exploits (before it opened) magnificently with a deal struck by PSV’s Cody Gakpo.
The Dutch international had been heavily tipped to sign for the Reds’ Premier League rivals Manchester United, though once again he showed his nose for the market to edge out a fellow English top flight in the race for a very well thought. aggressor.
It seems the Reds won’t stop there either, as Fabrizio Romano reported that the club are “exploring a move for a new midfielder”, although he warned that an offer for Jude Bellingham would not come before the summer.
“Liverpool are exploring a move for a new midfielder. Jude Bellingham is their top priority for the summer as Borussia Dortmund don’t want to sell in January,” the Italian transfer expert told Caught Offside. “Liverpool will try to find a new midfielder in January.”
Enzo Fernández is a possibility that some commentators felt Jurgen Klopp’s men could pursue, although the latest information on the Argentine suggests otherwise.
Unlike any potential move for the World Cup sensation, no cash upfront will be required for online free spins should fans wish to steer clear of the ongoing rumors before the winter window opens.
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It must be stressed that the addition of Gakpo is far from silly given the injuries suffered by the likes of Luis Díaz and Diogo Jota, although it remains key that we do not leave our entire transfer business in midfield for the summer.
You have to consider the reality of three potential exits in the middle of the park, with the contracts of Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner expiring in 2023, not to mention the average age profile of the department (both Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcántara are over 30).
Fabinho’s return to form (potentially heralded by a quality outing in a 3-1 win over Aston Villa) points to a more promising second half of the season from an area of the park that let us down badly before Qatar. World cup.
As for us here at the Empire of the Kop, it would be too big a risk to assume that our current midfield options will be enough to keep us safe until the end of 2022/23 and, most importantly, back in the four. first places.
Much like how the efforts of Luis Diaz fueled our efforts after the winter window last year, we expect a new midfielder to similarly inspire great form.
There are options available for us to explore, perhaps most notably Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat, who also impressed in Doha, helping propel Morocco to the World Cup semi-final.
It remains to be seen if an offer will be made, although it seems more likely that we will welcome another fresh face to the AXA training center between now and the end of January.
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