In an article in the language the athlete James Pearce takes a look at what Liverpool need to reinforce in the summer. The well-known journalist mentions that Jürgen Klopp already has many good young players in his team, such as Ibrahima Konate (23), Luis Diaz (26), Darwin Nunez (23), Calvin Ramsey (19), Fabio Carvalho. (20), Ben Doak (17), Cody Gakbo (23), Harvey Elliott (19), Curtis Jones (22) and Stefan Bagcetic (18).
Pearce believes it would only be appropriate for Liverpool to bolster their attack this summer if Roberto Firmino rejected his offer of a new contract. The Brazilian is currently evaluating the offer he has received and a decision is expected in the coming weeks.
And the sports journalist writes that the Liverpool administration has great confidence in the young Scotsman Ben Doak, and does not want to block his path to the first team.
Midline aging
Thus, midfielders are primarily on the wish list of summer transfer targets. Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara are all starting to age, while Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner are veterans with expired contracts.
Stefan Bagcetic has been the big positive surprise of the season in midfield, but the 18-year-old needs top-class players on his side. Jude Bellingham is undoubtedly Liverpool’s top summer transfer target. Wolverhampton’s Matheus Nunes is also on Liverpool’s radar, and the Reds are also keeping an eye on Mason Mount’s position at Chelsea. Pearce believes Liverpool need at least two reinforcements in their midfield. And these would be players of such a caliber that they wouldn’t be cheap at all.
times Reports suggest that Liverpool have been keeping a close eye on Bukayo Saka’s position at Arsenal, but the 21-year-old is now expected to triple his salary by signing a new long-term contract with Arsenal worth £200,000-a-week.
Need a stopper and goalkeeper?
Pearce believes Ibrahima Konate’s injury woes this season have demonstrated the need to strengthen the central defence, and with Adrian out of contract and huge interest from other clubs in second-choice goalkeeper Kawemehen Kelleher, Liverpool may also have to enter the market for a fresh reserve. The goalkeeper who could be a cover for Alisson Becker.
Pearce says Jurgen Klopp has embarked on the process of building his second Championship team at Liverpool and the summer will be absolutely crucial to the direction that process takes.
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