3 midfielders Liverpool can target to replace Jordan Henderson
Jordan Henderson has been vital to Liverpool's recent success under Jurgen Klopp. The Englishman won the 'FWA Footballer of the Year' award in 2020 after leading Liverpool to their maiden Premier League title. As a Liverpool player, Henderson has also won the UEFA Champions League, one FA Cup, and two Carabao Cups.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported that Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq have agreed a deal to sign Jordan Henderson from Liverpool. The Reds have already signed Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion and will look to sign another midfielder to replace club legend Jordan Henderson.
Below, we take a look at three midfielders that Liverpool can target to replace Jordan Henderson:
Romeo Lavia is an exciting young prospect who can play as a defensive midfielder and also as a central midfielder. He is tenacious in midfield and made 1.1 interceptions per game in 26 games in the Premier League last season.
Lavia likes to shoot the ball from distance and dribble the ball, and he completed 1.1 dribbles per game last season. Tackling is one of the best exponents of his game, and he made 2.1 tackles per game last season. Lavia's tenacity and ability to win the ball back can perfectly compliment Mac Allister's progressive approach.
He is only 19 years old and can be a long-term replacement for both Henderson and Fabinho. Lavia is one of the top candidates on Liverpool's list, according to Fabrizio Romano, and Liverpool are set to bid £45 million for the Belgian after Southampton rejected their opening bid of £37 million.
Rodrigo De Paul is a tenacious central midfielder and a vital cog in Atletico Madrid's midfield. The Argentine scored three goals and provided eight assists in 38 games across
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