Jose Enrique urges Jurgen Klopp to sign Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong for Liverpool – Reuters

The departure of Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner has created an opportunity for Jurgen Klopp to attract new talent.

Among the names that have surfaced, one player stands out who will change the game for the Reds:

Frenkie de Jong. The player was linked with a move to Liverpool last summer and is a perfect fit for the club, according to Jose Inquire. Here’s what the Spaniard told his YouTube channel via ECHO:

“There could be a lot of options for me but a number eight is what we (Liverpool) need the most. Apparently Jude Bellingham is no longer available. That would be Frenkie De Jong and for Newcastle it would be Mane

While the player could really help transform Liverpool’s midfield situation, a lot will depend on whether De Jong wants to join Catalonia, where they clinched the league title just under a year ago.

month. While Manchester United had been leading the race to sign him the longest, a deal obviously couldn’t materialize at the time, but the Guardian claims Liverpool were also not far behind in their own efforts to sign the former Ajax star .

De Jong to the Reds?

One of De Jong’s main strengths is his versatility. He is comfortable as a defensive midfielder, a box-to-box mover and also in an advanced creative role.

This adaptability would certainly allow Klopp to experiment with different formations and tactics. Moreover, the 26-year-old’s style of play fits perfectly with Liverpool’s philosophy. His work rate, ability to press and intelligence off the ball make him a great addition to Klopp’s energetic counter-pressing system.

He has the tenacity to win the ball back quickly, while his composure on the ball and his vision allow him to launch quick counter-attacks.

As the transfer saga unfolds, the prospect of Frenkie de Jong donning the iconic Liverpool shirt is growing murkier by the day, as it’s certainly hard to imagine him making his decision to stay. at Barca so late will change.

The Reds certainly need more depth in midfield and while it’s undeniable that a player of De Jong’s caliber could turn the tide and improve the midfield significantly, here too the player’s desires play a big part. , and we absolutely can’t do if he wants to stay at Barca.

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Liverpool transfer target sends subtle social media message to Trent Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold had a rare starting XI for England against Malta and, as expected, was deployed in midfield. The Liverpool man shone and caught the eye of one of the Reds’ transfer targets

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold put in a masterful performance for England in midfield against Malta and appears to have caught the eye of a Reds transfer target.

England head coach Gareth Southgate, who is normally tasked with pulling the strings at right-back at Anfield, hinted before kick-off that he could use Alexander-Arnold in midfield, as so many people had requested.

The Liverpool Academy graduate passed the test with flying colors and was involved in the first and third goals for the Three Lions, while scoring the second himself.

As fans rave about his superb full-time technical abilities, more observant Liverpool fans noticed OGC Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram liked an Instagram post celebrating Alexander-Arnold’s performance .

The Reds have been linked with a transfer from Thuram since the end of last season and the Frenchman’s social media activities will do nothing to quell rumors suggesting he could move to Anfield.

According to French newspaper L’Equipe, Thuram could find it difficult to leave Nice this summer despite having been ‘sweetened’ by Liverpool’s long-term plan for his development, following talks between the two sides.

As mentioned, Thuram is just one of many impressed with Alexander-Arnold’s masterful work in midfield.

There was also something wonderful about the 24-year-old’s goal, as he circled his magnificent right-footed shot from outside the box and swung past Henry Bonello into the Maltese net, much like so many goals of the Reds at club level.

After the match, Alexander-Arnold was asked to comment on how he felt about the 90 minutes in the new role.

“I don’t know. I think maybe I can play more in midfield,” he told Channel 4. “I haven’t played there too much, but it’s comfortable.

It’s natural, I can say that. It’s a place where I can imagine myself playing. I want to make sure I’m regularly on the squad list and today was a good base to build on.”

The Liverpool-born talent added: “Hopefully I will be one of those players who can play in multiple positions. As long as I play it doesn’t matter where I play.” No matter what position I play, I will do my best and try to win the game.

“As far as England is concerned, the manager has always tried to find a way to get me into the team and given the quality of the players playing in those positions, it was difficult to achieve that. I think to the role I played at the club.”

Football is a new path. It’s still early days, it’s just a game. But it’s important that I take the opportunity when I get it.”