5 defensive midfielders Liverpool can still target this transfer window
Liverpool were dealt a major blow a couple of days back when Moises Caicedo rejected the chance to join them. The Reds had agreed a £111 million deal with Brighton & Hove Albion for the Ecuador international. However, Caicedo only wanted to join Chelsea.
According to the latest reports, the Blues have now agreed a £100 million (plus £15 million in add-ons) deal for the 21-year-old midfielder. As a result, Liverpool continue to be on the lookout for a defensive midfielder who can ideally replicate the excellence of Fabinho during his prime.
As we edge towards the final phase of the 2023 summer transfer window, there is a lot of pressure on Liverpool to find a solution quickly. It's worth bearing in mind that after having offered £111 million for Caicedo, Liverpool have now disadvantaged themselves by revealing their hand.
Without further ado, let's take a look at five defensive midfielders Liverpool can still target in this transfer window.
Enzo Fernandez copped a high-profile move to Chelsea in January earlier this year. The Argentine midfielder did impress for Argentina at the 2022 FIFA Wold Cup but it was his exploits at Benfica that really forced Chelsea's hand.
However, what often gets overlooked is the fact that at Benfica, Fernandez had plenty of help from his midfield partner Florentino Luis. The Portuguese midfielder had rather unimpressive loan spells at Monaco and Getafe in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons.
Therefore, his incredible growth in the 2022-23 campaign came as a surprise. It was so welcome a blessing that Benfica handed him a better contract and placed a €120 million release clause in it. Luis' game is all about functionality and he would fit the bill for Liverpool.
However, Benfica are notoriously
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