Liverpool supporters on the number of additional midfielders needed this summer.

Liverpool’s midfield rebuild has had many moving parts so far this summer, but how much work is left to be done in the transfer market?

The Reds got off to a flying start with the signing of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton, and Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig arriving a few weeks later.

However, things have since taken a turn for the worse, with Fabinho and Jordan Henderson both heading to new pastures in Saudi Arabia.

Liverpool were linked with a string of names for the third midfield takeover even before reports of imminent departures emerged, meaning the need for additions has been further heightened by recent developments.

Should there be no new signings and Fabinho and Henderson both leave, Jurgen Klopp’s current midfield options are Thiago, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Harvey Elliott, Curtis Jones and Stefan Bajcetic. There’s also reason to include Trent Alexander-Arnold in this group as he played a hybrid role towards the end of last season and as a full-fledged midfielder in the season opener against Karlsruher.

We asked fans to tell us how many more midfield signings the Reds need this summer and there was a pretty clear winner.

Simple question then… How many midfielders do Liverpool need to sign this summer?

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65% of voting supporters said Liverpool needed two more mid-park signings, while just 9% thought one more would be enough.

With the Reds looking skinny after losing two veteran squad members, 26% voted for three new midfielders to be needed to get the squad ready for next season.

With uncertainty on so many fronts, it will be fascinating to watch Liverpool’s activity over the coming weeks. It seems ridiculous to suggest that the Reds’ summer activity is over, but the club will need to act fast to sleep in time for any new signings.

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Liverpool has the ideal lure to divert Man City’s record-breaking £85 million deal.

As Jurgen Klopp continues to rebuild, Liverpool is looking for a defender this summer.

Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, has the tools at his disposal to thwart an attempted coup by Manchester City this summer by halting a record-breaking £85 million transfer that has been in the works for several weeks.

The Reds are anticipated to make preliminary approaches during the summer transfer window to line up a defender with the intimidating intent of ultimately replacing club legend Virgil van Dijk.

Josko Gvardiol, a Croatian player who plays for RB Leipzig and is regarded as one of the best up-and-coming defenders on the planet, has consistently been at the forefront of every discussion.

The young player made a big impression at the World Cup in Qatar last year, and his Champions League performances have won him fans across Europe.

Leipzig is reportedly holding out for the full £85 million of Gvardiol’s release clause to be paid in one lump sum.

Pep Guardiola, the manager of City, and his team have been in negotiations with Leipzig in recent weeks.

A defender would be transferred for a record-breaking sum, surpassing the £80 million Manchester United paid Leicester City for Harry Maguire.

Christian Falk, a German football expert, reports via Caughtoffside that a standoff has developed between Leipzig and City as the former is trying to find a suitable replacement while the latter is reportedly negotiating the price in an effort to get better terms.

As a result, there has been an unnerving silence that may well give Liverpool the opportunity to score at the perfect time, mainly because Klopp has Joe Gomez as a secret weapon.

Gomez, who recently turned 26 years old, has spent the last few seasons alternating between playing regularly for the Reds’ first team and sitting on the substitutes’ bench for extended periods of time.

Although the demands of Premier League football have resulted in several injuries, which have hampered the progress of the England international, Klopp was extremely complimentary of his excellent communication with Van Dijk.

Gomez, who Leipzig scouts have previously observed, may well find a move to the Bundesliga highly advantageous with an eye toward the upcoming European Championships.

By providing Leipzig with a ready-made replacement for the Croatian and a transfer fee to help defray the cost, Liverpool’s offer would go some way toward hijacking control of the Gvardiol situation.

Liverpool has renewed hope that the young player will eventually make it to Anfield thanks to comments made by Gvardiol several years ago during an interview with RTLDanas.
Gvardiol was asked which team he would most like to play for when at the height of his abilities, and he responded, “My dream club? That would definitely be Liverpool.

“Ever since I was a little kid, my dad and I have seen a lot of their games. All four seasons were thoroughly covered. It is a club that has stayed in my heart. “.

When discussing potential transfers and leaving Leipzig, Gvardiol has, however, always spoken in a respectful manner.

It is believed that the German powerhouses will not release the defender this summer unless his release clause is honored and paid in full.

In the summer of 2024, Leipzig are predicted to be more open to offers, and at that time, Klopp and Liverpool are likely to lose club stalwart Joel Matip when his current contract expires.

It will be interesting to see if the Reds decide to act this summer and stop City. Nevertheless, everything suggests that the risk is one that is highly worthwhile taking.