According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are eyeing midfield additions this summer transfer window, with Alexis Mac Allister of Brighton and Mason Mount of Chelsea being the team’s priorities.
Liverpool have struggled in the midfield this season, with several key players injured and others not performing at their best. The addition of Mac Allister and Mount could bring much-needed quality and energy to the team’s midfield.
Mac Allister & Mount: “Priorities” of Liverpool
Mac Allister, who has scored 11 goals in all competitions for Brighton this season, could provide Liverpool with an intelligent and hard-working player who excels at breaking lines and pressing opponents.
Mount, on the other hand, has had a disappointing season with Chelsea, but he still has five goal contributions in the Premier League. His ability to press well and find space in the final third could make him an excellent addition to Liverpool’s midfield.
However, Liverpool may face competition from other clubs for Mac Allister, as Manchester United and Arsenal are also reportedly interested in the player.
Chelsea are keen on keeping Mount, and his future with the club remains uncertain. Liverpool may also struggle to attract these players if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.
Despite these challenges, Liverpool are committed to strengthening its midfield this summer. Klopp has emphasized the importance of bringing in players who can help the team but will not overpay for any player.
As manager Jurgen Klopp said,
“We will bring in players who can help us, 100%. Usually we got the players we wanted. If they are overpriced… then we can’t do it. That’s how it is.
But I’m pretty sure we will bring in the players that we want.”
The Reds’ Struggle This Season
While Liverpool’s current starting XI, which includes players like Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah, is strong, the midfield has been a weak spot this season.
Fabinho and Jordan Henderson have struggled, while Thiago, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Curtis Jones have been injured too often. If Liverpool can address its midfield issues, the team could once again become a Premier League title challenger.
Thus, Liverpool are prioritizing Alexis Mac Allister and Mason Mount as potential midfield additions for the upcoming summer transfer window. These players could provide the team with quality and energy in the midfield, which has been a weak point for Liverpool this season.
However, Liverpool may face competition from other clubs for these players, and the team’s Champions League qualification status could affect its ability to attract top talent.