January 04 News The Athletic UK everyone and the team reporter updated the transfer
The situation, Liverpool and James Pearce brought a new situation in the midfield.
Will Liverpool sign a midfielder?
Or should Xia Chuang wait to chase Bellingham?
Liverpool are assessing their options, but there is no sign of strengthening the midfield in the winter window.
After Dias and Jota were injured, the club gave priority to introducing an attacker.
Klopp admitted that the team’s funds are limited after Gakpo’s arrival, and it remains to be seen whether Liverpool can find the right midfielder for the right price in January.
Klopp has spoken of trusting the talent already in his hands, but his weaknesses are clear.
Senior Anfield sources have dismissed recent reports that they have opened talks with Benfica over Enzo Fernandes or Brighton over Moises Caicedo.
Liverpool have a long-term interest in Portugal international Nunes, who only joined Wolves from Sporting Lisbon last August.
However, he is an option in the summer, not a target in the winter window.
Liverpool’s top midfield target remains Bellingham, but they face stiff competition from Real Madrid and Manchester City.
Dortmund want to sell the England international for £130m this summer.
The contracts of Keita, Chamberlain and Milner will all expire after the end of this season, and Arthur will also return to Juventus after the end of the loan period. Liverpool’s midfield needs a major overhaul.