Liverpool is predicted to be quite active in the early transfer market of the 2023/2024 season. One of Jurgen Klopp’s major targets in this transfer window is to rejuvenate the midfield.
Klopp has already rejuvenated Liverpool’s forward line. Gradually, the attacking trio of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino has been broken up. Only Mohamed Salah will remain in Liverpool’s squad next season.
Darwin Nunez (23 years old) and Cody Gakpo (24 years old) were brought in during the 2022/2023 season. Together with Luis Diaz (26 years old) and Diogo Jota (26 years old), they will be the key players in Liverpool’s forward line for the long term.
The rejuvenation of the forward line is complete, and Klopp is now considering the composition of the midfield. The summer transfer window of 2023 will be a crucial moment. Let’s take a closer look at the details below.
James Milner is set to be released. Milner is aging at 37 years old. Jordan Henderson is also getting older, although he can still play regularly throughout the season. Thiago is not fully reliable due to frequent injuries.
Both Henderson and Thiago are 32 years old. Therefore, Klopp needs to find a long-term replacement. Practically, only Fabinho can continue performing at a top level for a longer period.
Fabio Carvalho, who was brought in from Fulham last season, has not been convincing. In fact, the 20-year-old player might be loaned out. Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott have also not been consistent.
Naby Keita and Arthur Melo have been disappointments in Liverpool’s transfer market. There is no hope for these two players. Keita has been sold and has found a new club, Werder Bremen.
Jurgen Klopp has identified a suitable midfielder for Liverpool. Alexis Mac Allister was brought in from Brighton. Reportedly valued at 70 million euros, Liverpool only paid 35 million euros to acquire Mac Allister.
Klopp is not satisfied with Mac Allister alone. Manu Kone from Gladbach is the next target. Additionally, Khephren Thuram and Joao Palhinha are also on The Reds’ radar.
Furthermore, Liverpool is also considering the option of landing Franck Kessie. Klopp had been observing Kessie while he was playing for AC Milan. Currently, Kessie has a contract with Barcelona and may be released for financial reasons.
Available Midfielders:
Jordan Henderson (32 years old)
Thiago Alcantara (32 years old)
Fabinho (29 years old)
Harvey Elliott (20 years old)
Curtis Jones (22 years old)
Fabio Carvalho (20 years old)
Players to be Released:
James Milner (37 years old)
Naby Keita (29 years old)
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (29 years old)
Players Acquired or Targeted:
Alexis Mac Allister (24 years old)
Manu Kone (22 years old)
Khephren Thuram (22 years old)
Franck Kessie (26 years old)
Joao Palhinha (27 years old)
Liverpool has revived their interest in Juventus player Federico Chiesa, which has caused Jurgen Klopp to alter their transfer plans.
Liverpool had a disappointing season, failing to secure a Champions League qualification spot. The Reds finished in fifth place, 22 points behind the champions, Manchester City.
Now, Liverpool hopes to bring in several new players this summer, following the acquisition of their first recruit, Alexis Mac Allister, from Brighton.
Liverpool was also eliminated from the FA Cup and the fourth round of the League Cup, while Real Madrid thrashed them in the round of 16 of the Champions League, resulting in The Reds losing with an aggregate score of 6-2.
Jurgen Klopp Alters Transfer Plans
Following the signing of Mac Allister, The Reds are ready to end their pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, according to The Guardian.
Mac Allister is likely not the only midfielder to be brought in by Anfield this summer, considering the departures of James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita.
However, the report states that the Merseyside club will withdraw from the pursuit of Mount, with Manchester United now being the frontrunner to acquire him.
Nevertheless, The Reds are linked with Borussia Monchengladbach player Manu Kone and Nice star Khephren Thuram. The Reds are said to be increasing their interest in these two players in the coming weeks.
Liverpool Revives Interest in Chiesa
According to reports from Italy, The Reds are one of several clubs interested in signing Juventus striker Federico Chiesa.
Liverpool failed to acquire the Italian international player in 2020 but has now revived their interest in him. This was reported by Corriere dello Sport, as cited by Mirror.
Moreover, the 25-year-old forward is reportedly considering leaving Juventus, as he is not a central figure for his club.
The report states that Liverpool is closely monitoring Chiesa’s situation, while Newcastle United and Bayern Munich are also interested in signing him.
Liverpool had previously been linked with Chiesa earlier this year, following a decline in Mohamed Salah’s performance and heavy criticism directed at him.
