After their meeting today, the midfielder that Klopp genuinely wants at Liverpool is very close to agreeing to a new contract.

Liverpool’s alleged pursuit of Ismael Bennacer has been thwarted, with Tuttomercatoweb reporting that he is now on the verge of signing a new contract with AC Milan after a meeting today

Bennacer appears to be on the verge of signing with the Rossoneri. His agent met with the Milan hierarchy on Wednesday, according to Tuttomercatoweb.

Milan has extended the Algerian’s contract for another four and a half years at a weekly salary of £67,500. Before Bennacer signs a new contract with San Siro, only minor details must be worked out.

AC Milan’s Bennacer, a Liverpool target, is close to signing a new contract.

He is expected to sign a new contract with the Serie A champions.

Several Premier League clubs, particularly Liverpool, will be involved.

Tuttomercatoweb revealed at the end of last month that Liverpool were keeping an eye on his negotiations with Milan. Jurgen Klopp appears to be a huge fan of the 25-year-old.

The Reds must strengthen in the middle of the field in the coming weeks. Some of their players have reached their thirties. Meanwhile, Naby Keita has never been able to live up to the hype. And the club’s loan signing of Arthur Melo has yet to pay off.

Bennacer would have been a fantastic addition for the Reds. This season, the £52 million midfielder has been one of the most prolific tacklers in the Italian top division. Meanwhile, according to FBRef, few players have had more touches in the centre of the park.

Thierry Henry admires him as a player. Many Liverpool fans would have been overjoyed if he had ended up moving to Merseyside.

Unfortunately for his followers, he looks to be content to stay put.