Liverpool Must Recruit Another Midfielder After Fabinho and Henderson Departures
With Fabinho and Jordan Henderson leaving Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp knows the club must recruit another midfielder. Despite signing Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, the Reds have a dearth of midfielders, especially defensively. Klopp has assured supporters that Liverpool are “working” on the issue.
Fabinho Transfer to Al Ittihad Imminent
Klopp has also commented on Fabinho’s seemingly imminent £40 million transfer to Al Ittihad, saying: “Fabinho is not here and that shows things are ongoing. But as far as I know it’s not finalised. We obviously all have to get used to these kind of things now. Timings are not exactly like we are used to it in the moment so far. That’s why it’s better to wait until things have happened before speaking about it.”
Romeo Lavia Set to Replace Fabinho
One man who Liverpool are lining up to replace the Brazilian is Romeo Lavia. The Reds have already had a £37 million bid rejected for the Southampton man, but are expected to return with an improved offer. It is understood that personal terms have already been agreed with the 19-year-old, so a fee with the Saints just needs to be agreed.
Klopp Wants New Signings Integrated Into System ASAP
Klopp would prefer to have any new signings in as soon as possible, in order to integrate them into a new system. The Athletic’s David Ornstein has also indicated that Liverpool will continue to be “attentive to the market” even if they complete the signing of Lavia, while also insisting that there is no news of further acquisitions at present.
Southampton Relegated to Championship
With Southampton recently being relegated to the Championship, it is almost inevitable that they will sell their young talent. However, Klopp is still keen for any new signings to be brought in as soon as possible, in order to integrate them into a new system.
Conclusion
Liverpool have a dearth of midfielders following the departures of Fabinho and Henderson, and Jurgen Klopp knows it. The Reds have already had a £37 million bid rejected for Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, but are expected to return with an improved offer. Despite Southampton’s relegation to the Championship, Klopp is still keen for any new signings to be brought in as soon as possible, in order to integrate them into a new system. The Athletic’s David Ornstein has also indicated that Liverpool will continue to be “attentive to the market” even if they complete the signing of Lavia, while also insisting that there is no news of further acquisitions at present.