Given that “internal conversations are ongoing” for Merseyside options, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano exclusively revealed to GIVEMESPORT that Liverpool has lost both of its battles with Premier League rival Chelsea for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.
They begin the 2023–24 season without a designated No. 6 due to the club’s extensive midfield asset exodus, and Jurgen Klopp will try to resolve that problem as soon as physically possible.
Midfielder transfer news for Liverpool
For Klopp and his team, trying to sign a new midfielder before the summer transfer window closes permanently on September 1 has been a turbulent week.
Getting new midfielders through the door has always been a priority after losing players like Jordan Henderson, James Milner, Fabinho, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in a single transfer window, as evidenced by the combined sum of £95 million spent on Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.
However, since Fabinho was the Reds’ go-to defensive midfielder for their illustrious few years, neither of their new additions can take Fabinho’s place.
Despite Klopp’s side agreeing to a £110m fee for Caicedo late last week, Chelsea spoiled the Anfield-based party by reaching an official agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion for £5m more (£115m), per The Athletic.
Liverpool also shared Chelsea’s admiration for Southampton youngster Lavia, though the West London club has seemingly edged ahead in the race.
The desired 19-year-old and Mauricio Pochettino’s team are reportedly in early negotiations over a possible trade, according to Sky Sports.
According to the article, Lavia has his sights set on a move to the capital to work with the Argentine maestro despite having reached a £60 million contract with Liverpool.
According to Football Insider, Chelsea and the brilliant Belgian jewel have agreed to a seven-year, £55 million contract. However, it’s said that there may be an option for an additional year should all parties decide to exercise it.
What did Fabrizio Romano have to say regarding Liverpool’s search for a midfielder?
In an exclusive interview with GIVEMESPORT on Tuesday afternoon, Romano stated that internal discussions, led by Klopp himself, are still going on despite recent setbacks in their ongoing midfielder search.
The transfer expert insists that acquiring another midfielder before the transfer window closes is the team’s first priority since they feel they don’t have time to reflect on their two losses.
They believe that finding the proper player is more important right now than panicking, he continued. Additionally, there is a current internal debate as Jurgen Klopp chooses the midfielder he wants to sign in the upcoming weeks. There will undoubtedly be a signing.
Which midfielders would Liverpool be interested in?
The 2023–24 season has already started as Liverpool battled Chelsea, a recent transfer foe. A 1-1 draw was the outcome of the fierce contest, but more significantly, Liverpool’s midfield weaknesses were on display.
For them to succeed in the Premier League this year, they must get a defensive-minded midfielder before the transfer window closes.
Ben Jacobs said that Ryan Gravenberch might be a viable alternative in his monthly CaughtOffside column, particularly given the Dutchman’s continued interest in moving to Anfield.
According to This Is Anfield, the club is “still watching” Brazilian and Fluminese midfielder Andre, who Klopp and his staff may sign this summer.
According to the Brazilian daily Globo Esporte, there is a chance that the two teams would come to an agreement, in which case Andre, who has played 147 games for his current employers, would join them in January when his Copa Libertadores season is through.