Liverpool had a quiet transfer market in January, but they could make some changes today
Despite the fact that the transfer deadline passed last night, Liverpool might still strike four deals today to accept terms with players who are out of contract in the summer. The Reds have had a dismal season this time around, finishing ninth in the Premier League table after winning just eight of their 19 games. And Express Sport looks at the four players they could sign before the summer.
Liverpool desperately needs midfield reinforcements, with Fabinho, Thiago, and Jordan Henderson all unable to have the impact they did last season. Thomas Lemar, a France international, has spent the previous four and a half years with Atletico Madrid after joining the club from Monaco.
However, it does not appear that he will sign new terms in Spain, as Atletico Madrid seeks to reduce their pay cost. And the 27-year-old attacking midfielder possesses all of the qualities required to flourish in England if he decides to join Liverpool.
If a deal for Lemar falls through, Klopp could pursue Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar instead. The 24-year-old came through his current club’s academy and has gone on to score 41 goals and assist 35 times in 224 first-team appearances.
Aouar has been injured during the season and has been in and out of the starting lineup. He would, however, provide Klopp with a new option at the heart of the Reds’ midfield if the German can persuade the midfielder to join the Premier League.
Liverpool must also strengthen their defense after struggling to repel opponent attackers this season. Evan Ndicka, who has spent the last four and a half seasons with Eintracht Frankfurt, might be the frontrunner to replace Virgil van Dijk at centre-back.
The 23-year-old helped his team win the Europa League last season and appeared in all six of Frankfurt’s Champions League group games this season as the club advanced to the final 16 of Europe’s top club competition.
Ignacio Martinez
Liverpool must also strengthen their defense after struggling to repel opponent attackers this season. Evan Ndicka, who has spent the last four and a half seasons with Eintracht Frankfurt, might be the frontrunner to replace Virgil van Dijk at centre-back.
The 23-year-old helped his team win the Europa League last season and appeared in all six of Frankfurt’s Champions League group games this season as the club advanced to the final 16 of Europe’s top club competition.
Ignacio Martinez
Inigo Martinez of Athletic Bilbao could possibly be a target for Liverpool. The 31-year-old, who has gained 19 caps for Spain, has been plagued by knee and foot problems this season but has appeared in almost 350 La Liga games in his career. Martinez earned two caps last year despite not making his country’s World Cup roster. And his club and international experience could be beneficial to Klopp’s squad.
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