The summer of 2023 was very active for The Kop. When Jordan Henderson and Fabinho prepare to go, coach Jurgen Klopp needs to locate a strong anchor.
Liverpool is in the lead up to a busy summer. The Kop bid farewell to a number of players, including Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner, and Naby Keita. Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, a team, are on the verge of relocating to Saudi Arabia.
In the opposite direction, coach Jurgen Klopp welcomed two quality rookies Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. Liverpool need to add at least one new midfielder before the 2023 summer market closes. The following are the goals that are in the sights of the Anfield team.
1. Romeo Lavia
Lavia was linked to Liverpool throughout this summer. Southampton value the Belgian midfielder at around £50 million. In the 2022/2023 season, Lavia became a rare bright spot when Southampton had a bad record.
Many fans feɑr that the £50 million price tag is too high for a 19-year-old midfielder like Lavia. The player born in 2004 lacks the experience of fιghting at the top. That makes it difficult for Lavia to be assigned the role of filling the void left by Henderson or Fabinho.
2. Cheick Doucoure
The Daily Mail claims that Liverpool has entered the recruitment of Doucoure. The midfielder from Mali left a lasting impression while wearing a Crystal Palace jersey. Although Doucoure, a 2000-year-old midfielder, lacks an exceptional physique, he has the ability to analyze the game and play shrewd football.
If Palace is presented with a compelling enough offer, it is prepared to dismiss Doucoure. An estimated £70 million is the midfielder’s market value at age 23.
3. Sofian Amrabat
The 2022/2023 season marks a successful year for Amrabat. The 26-year-old star had an outstanding performance in the shirt of the Fiorentina club and the Morocco national team at the 2022 World Cup.
The current contract between Amrabat and Fiorentina has one year left. The Italian team needs to push to Amrabat if they do not want his eyes to be white next summer. According to the Daily Mail, the 26-year-old midfielder is valued at around £30 million. The deal ‘delicious and cheap’ for Liverpool. Man United is the main competitor to The Kop in this deal.
4. Ryan Gravenberch
Ryan continues to garner great accolades from analysts despite signs that his career is slowing down while wearing the Bayern Munich jersey. The Dutch player is an energetic box-to-box midfielder.
Ryan is worth about £25 million, which is a low estimate for Liverpool. The Dutch midfielder, who will be 21 years old in ten years, has the potential to play a significant role in The Kop’s midfield.
5. Aurelien Tchouameni
Liverpool once lost Tchouameni in the summer of 2022. The French midfielder decided to join Real Madrid instead of choosing Anfield. However, the future of the former AS Monaco star becomes a big question mark this summer.
The presence of the invisible blockbuster Jude Bellingham creates a fierce competition for positions in the midfield. Will Tchouameni consider leaving Los Blancos?
6. Joao Palhinha
Midfielder born in 1995 promises to add steel, pressing ability for Liverpool’s midfield. Palhinha was dubbed the ‘king’ of the Premier League tackle last season.
Fulham did not let Palhinha leave with low numbers. According to the Daily Mail, the Portuguese midfielder is valued at around £60 million.