Sources: Liverpool now working on two midfield signings
Liverpool and manager Jurgen Klopp are keen to add two more midfield signings this summer, sources have told Football Insider.
This news comes in the wake of imminent departures for Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to Saudi Arabian clubs.
Football Insider revealed on Monday (17 July) that Liverpool expect to lose both stars this week for a combined fee of around £50million – with Henderson and Fabinho now completing the formalities of their transfers.
The Reds had already been left short in midfield by the departures of Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner at the end of their respective contracts.
Liverpool have moved to add Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai already this summer, but are now turning their attention to further reinforcements.
A well-placed source has told Football Insider that a defensive midfielder is seen as a “must” – with the impact of Fabinho’s departure set to take its toll on the Merseysiders’ squad.
A separate arrival will be lined up to replace Henderson, who plays in a more conventional central midfield berth.
Football Insider revealed on Monday (17 July) that Liverpool are exploring a potential move for Crystal Palace defensive midfielder Cheick Doucoure following his impressive first season in English football.
The Reds have concrete interest in a host of other names, including Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, Borussia Monchengladbach star Manu Kone – and Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram.
Sources told Football Insider last week (14 July) that Southampton will need to sell Liverpool target Lavia this summer following their relegation to the Championship.
Klopp’s side will play Europa League football in the 2023-24 campaign following a disappointing fifth-place finish last term.
In other news, Arsenal prepare new move for Liverpool target.