The season has started but Liverpool still lack a defensive midfielder, so what are the best names the Reds can keep an eye on before the market closes?
It has been a turbulent summer for Liverpool’s midfield, with the arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, followed by the unexpected departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.
The Red Devils have long sought reinforcements for a defensive midfield and the loss of Fabinho further increases that demand.
According to Athletic’s David Ornstein, the pursuit of Romeo Lavia appears to be coming to an end after he ‘decided to join Chelsea’.
With Moises Caicedo also leaving Liverpool, the Red Devils need a specialist No 6 and are expected to undergo further surgery in the midfield.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of Liverpool’s options.
Have we ever been linked? Freely, fair.
In May, Mail Online reported that Liverpool had “eyes” on the France international, but since then little information has been released.
He could be a good fit for Liverpool if we want to sign him, given his experience at a relatively young age. He played 10 times for his national team, including 90 minutes in France’s World Cup semi-final win over France. Morocco.
He’s clearly capable of being trusted at this point, but probably won’t pose as much of a threat in the future as someone like Caicedo. His main strength is receiving the ball back and being 1.6m tall, he can also successfully head.
Have we ever been linked? Rather.
Andre emerges as a strong contender for the Reds as negotiations to bring Lavia to Anfield continue to stall.
Any potential move depends on Fluminense’s progress at the Copa Libertadores, with their quarter-final second leg scheduled just hours before the UK transfer deadline and the club hesitant to sell in advance. easy to understand.
How good is it? It is difficult to assess his cap as his current league level is much lower than the Premier League.
However, he has all the necessary natural qualities and can round out Lavia’s signature, but coming in on his own probably won’t be active enough.
Have we ever been linked? There have been few solid links with the Frenchman, but Liverpool could certainly do much worse.
How good is it? Boubacar Kamara is a mainstay in a growing Aston Villa side that many are planning to challenge for European spots this season.
He comes from Marseille with an excellent reputation and has adapted well to life in England, which will greatly benefit him when he moves to Anfield.
Have we ever been linked? Sure, but the relationship began to fall apart when the Frenchman picked up a knee injury in the summer.
How good is it? Manu Kone was a key part of France Under-21s’ Euro campaign before he failed and is very good at breaking up the game, but his injury history will certainly be a concern for the squad. of Liverpool.
Have we ever been linked? Ibrahim Sangare was offered as an alternative when attempts to sign Aurelien Tchouameni failed last summer.
Liverpool are said to have been tracking the Ivory Coast player and at the age of 25 he could make an immediate impact on Merseyside.
How good is it? Ibrahim Sangare usually appears in a deep midfield role and is believed to be valued at around £30m, Nottingham Forest has expressed interest. He is direct in his approach and would become Liverpool’s second oldest midfielder if he joins, so he will bring valuable experience with him while still having miles to cover. .
Have we ever been linked? The links to Cheick Doucoure seem to disappear as quickly as they appeared to us in July.
The Crystal Palace midfielder was reportedly on the shortlist of names to replace Fabinho but there has been little news of a potential transfer since.
How good is it? He has proven himself in the Premier League and is at the ideal age at which Liverpool are used to good business. Unlike some of the names on the list, Doucoure can go straight to the side from day one with no sleep period, which can be invaluable given the time constraints we set ourselves. go out.
Have we ever been linked? Florentino Luis was offered as a midfield option earlier this summer but there has been no formal approach from Liverpool yet.
How good is it? Liverpool have had plenty of interesting player poaching from Portuguese La Liga and this could be another player ticking many boxes.
The Portuguese midfielder is tall and has many of the same qualities as Fabinho, which is not bad considering he is indeed the player the Red Devils are looking to replace.
Have we ever been linked? Two summers ago, rumors of interest were circulating, but it was Chelsea who made more concrete strides in their pursuit.
Tyler Adams looked set to arrive at Stamford Bridge until a transfer fell through when the club approached Lavia and Caicedo.
How good is it? With a £20m release clause, Adams can be considered a relative bargain in today’s market. He is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury and has yet to set a return date, but the fact that he was handed the USA captaincy shows the appreciation for him on the international stage.
Have we ever been linked? Basically, the same can be said for most European midfielders of decent standards!
Reports from January say the Red Devils have expressed an interest in Teun Koopmeiner but no ‘concrete’ approach has been taken before or since.
How good is it? He brings a physical presence and can play in a number of different positions in midfield.
The Dutchman has the ability to disrupt play while creating a threat up front, which could be extremely useful for the Reds as they look for more goals in the midfield. He has all the experience and qualities to make a quick start at Liverpool, which could become a must-have trait this season.
Have we ever been linked? He played under former Red Xabi Alonso but has little tangible link to Liverpool as far as actual transfers are concerned.
Alonso managed Martin Zubimendi during his time at Real Sociedad B, where the midfielder developed into a quality defensive midfield operator.
How good is it? He has a place for the Spain team on his CV, which is no small feat considering the quality of the midfielder. At 24, he could be ready to take the next big step in his career with one of Europe’s top teams.
He is excellent at winning one-on-one matches and has a keen eye for creative passes for attack
