Liverpool could face $89m repeat of Aurélien Tchouaméni transfer problem but already has initial fix

Liverpool opted not to move for anyone else last summer when Aurélien Tchouaméni was unavailable, but Jürgen Klopp made no such mistake this time around.

Having secured a deal for Wataru Endo in time for the Japanese captain’s debut in this weekend’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth, attention will now turn to what else Liverpool can do before Friday’s transfer deadline .

Jürgen Klopp and Jörg Schmadtke could have hectic days ahead, with glaring gaps in the Liverpool squad still to be filled. But what is the next priority for the Reds?

On the one hand, Endo presents itself as a seemingly short-term solution. It’s too early to judge, but the 30-year-old will need time to adjust to the Premier League’s pace in Saturday’s minimum test.

It could therefore be tempting to bring in another midfielder when there is also a need to consider another centre-back, as that is the other obvious pressing issue.

There is something else that goes into any decision on multiple signings in midfield. Crystal Palace value Cheick Doucouré at a staggering $89m (£70m/€82m) according to the Evening Standard, amid interest from the Reds, no doubt buoyed by Liverpool’s desperation – tempered at some way from the addition of Endo – for a defensive midfielder.

Cheick Doucouré

But spending $89m on Doucoure now, Liverpool would say this was the player they wanted for Klopp in that role for years to come. You don’t spend that much on a backup option (unless you’re Chelsea). Adding a second short-term fix (even one cheaper than Doucouré) would also clog up roster spots.

Having lost Aurélien Tchouaméni and now Moisés Caicedo, Liverpool need a world-class option to fill that role, especially as the more attacking system relies heavily on that player, but whether or not Doucouré has the potential to become one. of the best in the world in that position.

He may be very good and could have been Crystal Palace’s player of the year, but $89m is a sum set aside for a potential turning point at Anfield – and Doucouré may not represent that.

Liverpool, who signed Endo, have avoided putting themselves in the same position they did last season when it comes to midfielders. There will be no panic loan for Arthur Melo 2.0 in the next few days.

But there is still a mystery about what comes next. If the next Caicedo or Tchouaméni isn’t available for purchase, there’s a reason not to do anything until it changes.

In the meantime, Endo can hopefully catch up and Thiago Alcântara and Stefan Bajčetić can be fit more often than not. Signing Doucoure would improve Liverpool’s chances in the short term but perhaps limit the cap in the long term. That’s essentially the conclusion Liverpool came to last season when they decided not to give up anyone in lieu of a Tchouameni alternative.

The difference this year is that there should be enough cover and new energy has already been added in the form of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai who immediately improve Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.

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Liverpool are in a position to finally sign a player worth £34.2m after a £26m bid was rejected – report

Liverpool conceded another sloppy goal at Anfield against the Cherries and need to strengthen their defense if they are to put up a serious title challenge this season.

Dutch centre-back Perr Schuurs has long been on Klopp’s wishlist and the latest reports are intriguing.

Last month, the Merseysiders made two offers to lure the defender out of Turin. The latest bid was over €30m (over £26m) but was rejected (Tutto Sport).

Liverpool are well placed to finally sign the 23-year-old, according to an exclusive story shared by Football Insider yesterday.

The Anfield club wanted Mickey van de Ven but he opted for a move to Spurs, on the other hand Goncalo Inacio ended up signing a new contract with Sporting CP, the league’s top club. Now the focus is once again on Perr Schuurs, who is held in high regard by LFC and Dutch captain Virgil van Dijk.

The news source mentioned that a transfer fee of £30million could be required to sign the former Ajax player before the transfer deadline is over 10 days away.

However, reports in Italy (CM) suggest that an offer of £34.2m (€40m) will be needed to sign him from the Turin club.

Last week Schuurs played a full 90 minutes as Torino beat Feralpisalo 2-1 in the Coppa Italia first round.

He is expected to be in the starting XI when Il Toro take on Cagliari tomorrow to kick off the Serie A season. In your opinion, should Liverpool raise their offer again to sign Perr Schuurs?