2 midfielders Liverpool could sign in January – and 3 they must wait for

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There are two midfielders Liverpool could sign in January. Three key targets may make them wait, however, as the Reds rebuild.

Liverpool’s big midfield rebuild will be the focus of 2023. It’s clear that Jurgen Klopp needs more options there anyway but some expiring contracts force chance.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and James Milner will all be out of contract at the end of the season. Arthur’s loan spell will end, too, leaving Liverpool with an ageing midfield.

Thus signings should happen – but not all at once. We expect Liverpool to split their rebuild across the two transfer windows, with different players available in each.

Midfielders Liverpool could sign in January

Sofya Amrabat

There’s no question that Sofyan Amrabat was the breakout star of the World Cup. He went in as a relative unknown, even if his performances for Fiorentina had been strong. Now, though, he looks like one of the best defensive midfielders around after dominating games for Morocco.

And Liverpool appear to be impressed. Gianluca Di Marzio is just one journalist who recently claimed that the Reds like Amrabat – and why wouldn’t they? We think he’d be ideal.

Amrabat could well be available in January, too. His reputation has exploded and it may suit Fiorentina to cash-in while attention is on the player. A winter transfer is very possible, by all accounts.

Ismael Bennacer

Gazzetta dello Sport’s Carlo Laudisa told Carlo Pellegatti’s YouTube channel that Liverpool want Bennacer. He’s a player whose contract expires in 2024, meaning there’s real pressure on AC Milan to sell next year.

That pressure could give in January. Again, we imagine Milan won’t want to sell but there appears to be a way for Liverpool to make it happen. The Rossoneri like both Oxlade-Chamberlain and Keita – sending them there early may facilitate a deal, though that’s just us speculating.

Regardless, Bennacer will probably move in 2023 and the time to start pressuring Milan is January.

And those for the summer

Jude Bellingham

It’s not a secret that Liverpool want Bellingham and the latest reports suggest he’s leaning their way. The Reds’ no.1 target will certainly be a record transfer – but one that’s entirely justified.

Enzo Fernández

We love Enzo, who plays in the World Cup final later today. He’s been a revelation for Benfica since joining at the start of the year and Record, A Bola, and O Jogo all suggest Liverpool love him, too.

Benfica almost certainly won’t sell in January, however, as they’ll point teams to his £100m release clause. Best to wait this one out.

Moisés Caicedo

Another one where Liverpool may want the player now but there’s no pressure to sell. Brighton have a true star in Caicedo and the summer will almost certainly be when they consider offers. Sky Sports claim the Reds want him – but again, don’t expect anything soon.