Liverpool identify Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha as top midfield target?
While it has long been known that the Merseyside giants require fresh faces for the engine room this summer, Jurgen Klopp is currently light in that department.
Although five players for that position have been allowed to depart Anfield, only Alexis Mac Allister has been acquired to replenish those roles.
Dominik Szoboszlai can also be used in Klopp's midfield three, yet it was clear during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea that Liverpool were desperately in need of defensive-minded options.
Offers have been accepted for each of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, but the latter is expected to follow the Ecuador international in moving to Chelsea.
As a result, Klopp and the club's recruitment team are under pressure to find alternative options with the threat of their midfield again being exposed in their upcoming matches.
According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool continue to hold an interest in signing Palhinha from Fulham.
The Portugal international was not short of admirers earlier in the summer after quickly establishing himself as an influential member of Marco Silva's squad at Craven Cottage.
However, a shoulder injury sustained during the Premier League Summer Series has seemingly led to any offers being put on the backburner by clubs contemplating a move.
Now, Liverpool are now allegedly ready to act, yet they are said to be against meeting the £60m valuation that has been placed on the former Sporting Lisbon player.
Klopp is also said to be keen on Crystal Palace player Cheick Doucoure who, like Palhinha, impressed during his first season of Premier League football at Selhurst Park.
Doucoure, who is five years
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