Defensive midfielder

The Top Five Needs for Liverpool’s Continuing Regeneration

New Sporting Director? As The Reds start to zero in on their next Sporting CEO, I would imagine Jürgen Klopp will have a list of wants ready to be delivered to his new recruitment chief. Max Eberl is the man currently being talked about most, especially given that RB Leipzig terminated the contract of their...

Right Back: More Important than a New Centre Back?

Reds’ Right-Back Biggest Hole? I have just endured the England v Australia friendly at Wembley Stadium (finishing 1-0), which was as uninspiring a game of football as I expected it to be. International football, for me at least, is part of the game that I struggle to fully invest in, especially away from either the...

André: the Answer to Liverpool’s Midfield Issue

Is André the January Answer to Liverpool’s Midfield Conundrum…? André is a name that swirled around the Anfield gossip pages throughout the summer, as someone that the Liverpool recruitment team were apparently very keen on. A deal could not be struck in the preseason, essentially given his importance to his club side. The Fluminense central...

Soungoutou Magassa: The Perfect New Year Addition

Number Six Option for Liverpool As we all wait to see our respective national teams undertake yet another batch of frustrating international friendlies, I will be looking at the next defensive midfield option that Liverpool may explore in the upcoming January transfer window. With my preferred target youngster, Lucas Gourna-Douath, addressed in an article earlier...

The January Need for Lucas Gourna-Douath

Reds’ Needs For A Number Six Encounters, like that which played out at Brighton at the weekend, will continue to show why Liverpool require a dominating defensive midfielder to allow the gaping holes to be plugged more effectively. The pre-season months saw Jörg Schmadtke take the odd moment away from his Ibiza retreat, in order...

Trent Effective in Midfield, But Hybrid Role Unsustainable

The Evolution and Dilemma of Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool Each of Liverpool’s opening three games have offered as many questions as answers. In the closing ten game run of last year, we saw Trent Alexander Arnold explode into a new hybrid position, as our coaching team searched for a way of being competitive once more....

Palace Slap Huge Price Tag on Prize Asset: Will LFC Bite?

The Doucoure Dilemma Liverpool's summer transfer window has been nothing short of eventful. With a significant overhaul in the midfield department, the Merseyside club has been on the prowl for top-tier talent. While they've secured some notable names, the quest for a defensive midfield maestro continues. Enter Crystal Palace's Cheick Doucoure. A New-Look Liverpool Midfield The departures...

Liverpool Could Pay Release Clause to Sign Brazilian Midfielder

Andre Set For Liverpool? Liverpool's rumoured pursuit of Fluminense midfielder, Andre, could be set to progress according to a Brazilian journalist. Emmanuel Luiz revealed that the Reds are considering triggering the release clause in Andre's contract this summer. The release clause is rumoured to be within the region of £20-£30 million for the defensive midfielder. Furthermore,...

Reds’ Surprise Bid For Man City Midfielder

Liverpool's Transfer Ambitions Liverpool's transfer window activities have been nothing short of intriguing. The latest buzz from the rumour mill suggests that the Reds are keenly eyeing Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips. The England international, who made waves with his performances, has now found himself on Jurgen Klopp's radar. https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/1693592435686006972?s=20 Phillips' Stint with Manchester City Manchester City secured Phillips'...

Report: Klopp’s £70m Dream Signing Imminent

Liverpool and Crystal Palace Engage in Talks Over Doucoure In the heart of the transfer window's final days, Liverpool's pursuit of a fourth midfield signing has taken a significant turn. The Reds, known for their meticulous scouting and strategic signings, have reportedly set their sights on Cheick Doucoure, the 23-year-old sensation from Crystal Palace. Stats Radar Doucoure:...