Eventually having to settle for an FA Cup replay on Saturday night after playing out a thrilling 2-2 draw at home against Wolves, Liverpool once again find themselves seeking some much-needed stability.
Opening up the New Year with a nightmare display in west London as they were hit with a shock 3-1 drumming at the hands of Brentford, it appears that Jurgen Klopp’s side could face a real uphill struggle in 2023.
With many believing that the former European champions could miss out on an essential top-four finish this season, it has been Liverpool’s midfield struggles that has seen them come under growing scrutiny.
While Klopp’s side might still be heavily linked with what would be a blockbuster move from England international Jude Bellingham, it is expected that Borussia Dortmund’s talisman will not be on the move until the summer.
However, facing what looks set to be a crucial month at Anfield, we have taken a glance at a few midfield stars who Liverpool could be looking to recruit before the January transfer window slams shut.
Moises Caicedo – Brighton
While Moises Caicedo might have only arrived in the Premier League back in February 2021, it is fair to say that the 21-year-old has made an immediate impact at the Amex.
Making the move to Brighton for a fee of just £4.5million, the Ecuadorian ace has a host of top-flight admirers and has only continued to receive a string of praise during his brief stint in England’s top-flight.
However, while Brighton might have their midfield talisman tied down on a deal that runs until the summer of 2025, it appears that Caicedo could be on the move sooner rather than later.
Although the 28-cap international might have also been linked with a potential move to the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United over the past 12 months, it looks like Caicedo has plenty of fans around Anfield.
Quickly becoming one of the Premier League’s most sort after young starlets, this is no the first time that the Brighton ace has been linked with a Merseyside switch.
With The Daily Mirror reporting last week that the Seagulls have slashed their price tag for Caicedo by £20million, Klopp’s side could be…
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