Jurgen Klopp sets criteria for key Liverpool transfer plan with Anfield chiefs

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Jurgen Klopp sets criteria for key Liverpool transfer plan with Anfield chiefs Mar 28th 2021, 18:50, by Jaikuran Randhawa According to the Sunday World, Liverpool are planning to recruit two centre-backs in the summer transfer window, with Jurgen Klopp already having set the criteria that the players will need to fit. The Sunday World report that club chiefs have promised to ensure that the Reds aren't left in a sticky spot once again, having lost Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip to serious injuries this season. The apparent criteria that Klopp has set out is the addition of an experienced defender to replace injury-prone Matip, whilst a youngster that can be developed will also be sought after. Liverpool have suffered with a real mess at the heart of their defence this term, displays were already below their high standards before Van Dijk was hit with a long-term knee injury. Gomez soon followed, leaving Fabinho to turn makeshift centre-back alongside the likes of Matip, Rhys Williams, Nat Phillips and even fellow defensive midfielder Jordan Henderson. See More: Liverpool target offered €20,000-a-week pay rise in contract bid as current club hope to secure star's future It is abundantly clear that Liverpool need to strengthen at centre-back, at the very least they need reliable cover to Van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip. More Stories / Latest News Video: Chelsea's Kai Havertz provides exquisite assist for Serge Gnabry in Germany opening goal March 28, 2021 20:18 Video: Chelsea star Christian Pulisic showcases unbelievable dribbling skills against Northern Ireland March 28, 2021 20:05 Jurgen Klopp sets criteria for key Liverpool transfer plan with Anfield chiefs March 28, 2021 19:50 It's detailed that the man who could fit the bill of the youth recruit could be Ozan Kabak, the Deadline Day January loanee that the Reds hold an £18m permanent transfer option on. The Sunday World reiterate links with Kalidou Koulibaly as a potential figure to act as a replacement for Matip, which comes as a result of the recent suggestion that an informal bid of €40m has been made. Liverpool sit seventh in the Premier League table and at serious risk of missing out on European football next season, with Champions League hopes possibly reliant on them winning the glittered competition. It's clear that centre-backs are needed, but are they taking up too much transfer capital with plans to recruit two? Especially considering the promising displays of Phillips and Williams… The post Jurgen Klopp sets criteria for key Liverpool transfer plan with Anfield chiefs appeared first on CaughtOffside. Media files: New-Project-10-1.jpg (image/jpeg)

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