This month, Liverpool is in desperate need of a midfielder. However, the early transfer transaction saw Cody Gakpo, who is mostly a forward, enter the building.
To be honest, this sector also required reinforcements immediately. Gakpo should reenergize Liverpool’s left flank for Jürgen Klopp, who is currently operating without Diogo Jota or Luis Dáz. However, compared to the soft core, creating chances has not generally been a huge issue this season.
Supporters are hoping that Gakpo is a case of “as well,” not “otherwise.” If the winter transfer market is over, Liverpool has put themselves in a very precarious position. However, the selection is constrained at this time of year.
Matheus Nunes is one of the names that have been mentioned. He was briefly the topic of conversation last summer before deciding to join Wolves. As he continues to settle in, his impact there has been very minimal, but according to the Telegraph, Liverpool has already rekindled its interest.
According to reports, the club and Nunes made a contract during the previous transfer window, agreeing to bring him back if a deal fell through. Nobody is quite sure how Liverpool has benefited from this delay, though.
Given that Nunes has only been with Wolves for six months, it is uncertain whether she would be available in January in any case. Additionally, manager Julen Lopetegui downplayed the likelihood of any upcoming transfers (through the42):
“I don’t know anything about Matheus. He’s our player, he’s happy here and wants to show his work for us. He is starting to show it but he has to develop for us.”
Wolves are currently 19th in the table, and the prospect of signing their still-adapting defensive midfielder is hardly enamouring. But it seems even that may not be possible, underlining the recruitment issue Liverpool face in this window.
FSG want Kolo Muani
Before Randal Kolo Muani’s World Cup debut, Liverpool reportedly indicated a transfer interest in him, according to RMC Sport.
The French daily alleges that Bayern Munich ‘knocked on the door’ together with Liverpool, Tottenham, and Tottenham Hotspur in an effort to continue their habit of snatching up the top Bundesliga talent. For Frankfurt, Kolo Muani has been doing well.
However, his price has increased as a result of his last-minute call-up to the France squad to replace Christopher Nkunku. As soon as Kolo Muani took off for Qatar, Frankfurt’s value of £44m ($53m/€50m) increased to £53m ($64m/€60m), with the club now reportedly eager to break the record sum earned for Luka Jovi.
That would place the transfer fee in the region of at least £55m ($66m/€63m). Everton have also now entered the race. But at this point, it is hard to see FSG sanctioning such a move, particularly following the arrival of Gakpo.
Liverpool confident on Bellingham
Liverpool has not received favorable press in the recent Jude Bellingham news cycle. After a period of comparatively high confidence, rumors have started to circulate that Real Madrid is in the driving seat, according to this story from the Spanish outlet AS. It has caused a downward cycle of criticism when coupled with Klopp’s team’s success on the field.
However, the most recent update offers some comfort to enthusiasts. Liverpool still considers itself to be one of the “frontrunners” in the race to sign Bellingham, according to CBS reporter Ben Jacobs, who was speaking to Give Me Sport.
Jacobs emphasized the extensive due diligence Liverpool had done, using Klopp and other players in a charm offensive. Importantly, the club is also willing to spend a lot of money and has outlined a Crucial ally, the club are also prepared to pay big, and have mapped out a plan with Bellingham over how he would fit in.
Naturally, there is still a long way to go to secure a deal, and it will be mightily difficult to get over the line. But the same holds true for Real Madrid, and it seems Liverpool and FSG may still fancy their own chances.