Liverpool may add four players to help with the issue. Alexis MacAllister cannot find a solution.

NOTE: Liverpool have won the bid to sign Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister, although it is only a starting point for their rebuild.

Liverpool have secured the signing of Alexis Mac Allister, although the arrival of the World Cup winner has not solved their problems in midfield.

The Reds need to continue investing in their midfield ranks and the former Brighton star is expected to be the first of several signings in that department.

Several clubs were keen to sign Mac Allister this summer, but Liverpool stole a march on their rivals by opening tough deals with the player as the Premier League wrapped up and successfully sold the project to Anfield.

Despite being a sensational coup, his Argentine heritage and 10 goals this season have led some to believe that Mac Allister is the number 10 that Klopp badly needs.

However, this could limit a truly gifted player as the former Boca Juniors star is actually far more effective in a deeper role. He shone playing as number 8 in Roberto De Zerbi’s system.

If Liverpool are to get the best out of the 24-year-old, they could thrive by placing him behind a more natural attacking midfielder.

For example, Jurgen Klopp is aiming for a number 10 this summer, and Express Sport are looking at four potential candidates for the role…

Leicester City star James Maddison is expected to leave this summer following his side’s relegation and could be the ideal candidate to play in the heart of Liverpool’s midfield.

The England international’s creativity made him the target of several top clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur.

With the potential departure of Wilfried Zaha, Crystal Palace will be reluctant to part ways with another star. However, signing Eberechi Eze would be a sensational deal for the Reds and worth breaking the bank.

The versatile midfielder has scored ten goals and provided four assists for the Eagles this season, although he hasn’t been used optimally in the first half of the season.

Hungary playmaker Dominik Szoboszlai has made no secret that he is awaiting a call-up from the Premier League this summer, although his £60million release clause is far from attractive.

The Red Bull Salzburg star is likely to make the move in his career sooner rather than later and would provide the creative spark that Liverpool desperately need, although the Anfield club may be put off by the high asking price.

The Reds are one of many clubs interested in Gabri Veiga and taking his services would be both a sign of intent and a blow to their rivals – like Chelsea and Manchester City. The Spaniard thrived at struggling Celta Vigo with 11 goals and four assists and at the age of 21 his £34m release clause could prove a steal.