Fabrizio Romano says Liverpool are working on three more transfer deals following the signing of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton and Hove Albion.
The transfer expert added that Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool are working on ‘two more new midfielders’ and there is also a ‘clear intention’ to sign a centre-back this summer, as he posted on Twitter.
It was obvious to all that the midfield was going to be the main area of construction, but Romano added that ‘contacts are taking place’ for the team to add a ‘left-footed’ centre-back.
Over the years, no-one can diminish what Virgil van Dijk has done, both on the Premier League and European stage.
But it’s fair to say that he hasn’t looked his old self for a while, whilst Joel Matip’s form has also declined, alongside Joe Gomez.
Ibrahima Konate could probably argue that he was Liverpool’s best defensive player, but he still has issues with injuries.
Nonetheless, this is what Romano posted overnight about Liverpool’s next transfer steps after the Mac Allister deal:
“Liverpool are working on two more new midfielders after Mac Allister but there’s also clear intention to sign a new centre-back this summer,” said Romano.
“Klopp and new director Schmadtke, on it — contacts are taking place behind the scenes for new CB, priority left-footed.”
Positive start for Liverpool in the 2023 summer transfer market
The 2023 summer transfer window isn’t even officially opened and Liverpool already have a new face through their doors.
It’s a signing that is very much needed and also a deal that has been lauded because of how ‘cheap’ and ‘smart’ it is.
But plenty more is still needed, with suggestions that midfield duo Manu Kone and Khephren Thuram are also on the radar.
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