Romeo Lavia may not be the answer to looming Liverpool transfer problem but these players are
Liverpool are set to target another midfielder this summer as negotiations continue with Al Ittihad for the transfer of Fabinho.
The Brazilian is expected to depart Anfield after five years with the Reds as the revamp of Jurgen Klopp's midfield continues.
Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have both arrived from Brighton and Leipzig respectively, but Fabinho's departure represents a different challenge to Jorg Schmadtke and his recruitment team.
Liverpool will need to sign a new number six who is able to slot straight into their midfield, no easy task. So who should they sign? Our writers have their say..
Fabinho transfer latest as Liverpool and Al-Ittihad continue talks over £40m deal
Liverpool's perfect Fabinho replacement sees the game 'two seconds before everyone else'
'Palhinha surely wouldn't need much persuading'
Ian Doyle: Liverpool no doubt thought they'd got their main midfield business all sorted in time for the start of pre-season, with any further arrival representing a bit of forward planning.
Now, though, the prospect of losing Fabinho has changed all that. And it means the Reds have a simple choice - do they stick to the plan and aim for a long-term successor, or pursue a more immediate replacement?
It's possible they could do both with the signing of preferred target Romeo Lavia from Southampton, although that would be putting a lot on the shoulders of a 19-year-old with minimal Premier League experience.
And while Lavia - or a player of similar profile - will remain on the wanted list, should the Reds opt for a more tried-and-tested signing, they would do well to chase Fulham's Joao Palhinha.
Certainly, the Portugal international made a huge impression since moving to Craven Cottage last
Read on liverpoolecho.co.uk
