Liverpool want to sign a defensive midfielder in the coming months when the transfer window reopens again in January.
According to a report from Football Insider, Liverpool were keen on signing a defensive midfielder during the summer transfer window, and they were linked with several players, including Martin Zubimendi.
However, the move for Zubimendi did not work out. Liverpool will look to strengthen that position in January once again. The Reds have not had a quality defensive midfielder since the departure of Fabinho, and it is an area that is in desperate need of reinforcements.
Liverpool have had to use makeshift options in the defensive midfield role, and they need a specialist player in order to improve. The Merseyside outfit had a mediocre summer transfer window, and they failed to address two of their major concerns heading into the window. They need a quality central defender to replace Joel Matip and a defensive midfielder who would be an upgrade on Wataru Endo.
Liverpool need more quality in the side
It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can challenge Arsenal and Manchester City with their current squad. There is no doubt that they have several talented players at their disposal. But Manchester City have more quality of depth in their squad.
In addition to that, Liverpool will be competing in the UEFA Champions League this season as well. Arne Slot will need to rotate his squad to keep the players fresh, and the Reds could surely use more additions.
It will be interesting to see if they can identify the ideal target for the January transfer window now. Signing top quality players midway through the season can often prove to be very complicated. Clubs will not want to lose their best players in the middle of the season, when it will be difficult to replace them.
However, Liverpool must invest in a quality defensive midfielder as soon as possible. It is a glaring weakness in their side and signing a quality player in that role could make a huge difference. It will not only help them tighten up at the back, it will also also help them improve going forward.
