Liverpool expect a quiet transfer window in January as they do not think they need reinforcements to sustain a title challenge. However, the club have ambitious plans for the summer and ideas are taking shape in their recruitment meetings.
The Merseyside giants are in the market for midfield reinforcements and the club are expected to sign a new number six at the end of the season.
Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is still on their radar but they are likely to face competition for his signature from Manchester City and Arsenal in the upcoming windows.
Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton has also been on their radar but Liverpool are keen to make sure that they have several players on their shortlist as they continue to assess options.
Richard Hughes wants to have more options on his table before a top target is identified and the club are now considering a swoop for a midfielder from one of Spain’s big two.
The Merseyside giants look to go Dutch
Arne Slot has turned Ryan Gravenberch into a top number 6 this season but the Liverpool manager is keen to have a top-class player for that role next summer.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, the Reds boss has his eyes on another Dutch midfielder to become the new Liverpool number 6 next season.
It has been claimed that Liverpool are interested in securing a deal to sign Barcelona superstar Frenkie de Jong in the transfer window at the end of the season.
The Dutchman is seen as an elite number 6 and Slot is keen to take his compatriot to Anfield next summer.
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De Jong has been reluctant to leave Barcelona over the years, even when the club tried to offload him to Manchester United in 2022.
However, it is thought a move to Liverpool could appeal to the midfielder given the team are going places under Slot.
The Merseyside giants are prepared to table a significant offer to convince Barcelona to sell the midfielder next summer.
Slot believes De Jong’s ability to control the game from midfield and his passing accuracy will add a different dimension to his team.
