Why are Liverpool not pushing harder for Bruno Fernandes?

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The Sporting Lisbon ace would be a superb addition for Liverpool.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has an array of world-class talent at his disposal at Anfield.

The Reds were quite simply magnificent last season, winning the Champions League, and missing out on the Premier League title by just a single point.

So where or how on earth can they actually improve?

The only criticism of Liverpool last season was their inability to break down stubborn defences, drawing games against West Ham United, Leicester City and Everton – results that eventually cost them the league title.

And with that in mind, Klopp should be targeting the signing of an elite attacking midfielder – someone who would give the Reds boss the option to play a 4-2-3-1 formation.

So why aren’t Liverpool pushing for Bruno Fernandes?

The Portuguese ace is absolutely perfect for the Merseyside outfit.

Creativity and invention

The Sporting midfield ace possesses exceptional vision and he has a keen eye for a killer pass. He racked up 18 assists in 53 outings for the Portuguese side last term, and he would undoubtedly help bring out the best in the likes of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane.

Goal record

Fernandes was in clinical form last season, chalking up 32 goals in 53 appearances, with all of those coming from attacking midfield.

Liverpool have relied too much on their front three for goals over the past two seasons, and the Sporting ace would certainly rectify that issue.

Perfect age

At 24, Fernandes is still yet to reach the peak of his powers, and he will only keep getting better. Playing under the guidance of Jurgen Klopp, the Portugal international could very well become one of the very best players in world football.

He won’t come cheap, however.

Portuguese media outlet A Bola claims that the Sporting ace is valued at around £62 million, and the London Evening Standard claims Manchester United are keen on the player.

So the Merseysiders must act fast.

Liverpool have more than enough financial firepower to tempt the Portuguese side into selling, and Klopp must do all he can to bring Fernandes to Anfield this summer.