On May 5, the Daily Telegraph, a media outlet from England, launched an assessment of five key areas that Liverpool must strengthen this summer.
Position 6
During the Liverpool era of Klopp, Salah, Van Dijk and Alli were often mentioned and considered to be the key signings that made a difference. However, the arrival of Fabinho in 2018 was also of vital significance. The Brazilian's work in the defensive midfield position played a cohesive role in the team. Liverpool needs figures like him now. Coincidentally, Fabinho can transfer freely this summer, but the signing team will look for younger players. The midfielder undoubtedly needs improvement, and there are still doubts about McAllister's future. If Crystal Palace's England international Walton does not have a suitable candidate, then Liverpool's traditional close attention to Ligue 1 means that they will know that Mamadou Sangare is a player of the type of Mali international who plays for Lens and is indispensable.
right winger
It's not just Salah's imminent departure that provides the opportunity to reinforce a vacant position: Slott has been looking for speed out of the wings all year, and one can't help but wonder what a difference Semenho would make to Liverpool if they were more forcefully pursuing him. Leipzig RB teenage player Diomande, who is worth 100 million euros, is being closely watched. Liverpool have carried out due diligence and have spoken to the Ivory Coast international's advisers, but this is just standard procedure – a decision has not yet been made on launching a transfer, especially at such a high valuation. During this transfer window, Liverpool will have to be creative in adding funds, and Elliott, who has fallen on hard times after his loan spell at Aston Villa, will have suitors when he returns from his loan spell. RB Leipzig are Elliott's long-term admirers.
right back
Liverpool are aware of the release clause in Dumfries' contract with Inter Milan. The Dutch international has a close relationship with Van Dijk and was discussed as an option for Liverpool in January. However, the situation has caused the deal to only remain at the level of interest. Dumfries has speed, experience, and a winner's mentality. He has helped Inter Milan dominate Serie A. He is more often used as a wing-back. However, he is very versatile. If Liverpool pursue him, it will be very meaningful. Joe Gomez is likely to have suitors in the summer, although Frimpong insists he will be better next season, however Bradley faces a long road to recovery and Liverpool cannot rely on Jones and Szoboszlai at right-back long-term.
left back
There is a question that arises with Robertson's departure. Kolquez will be the starting left back, but the question of who will be his backup is pressing. If Robertson had joined Tottenham, Tsimikas would have been recalled from Roma in January, but he is almost 30 years old and has only 12 months left on his contract. Better replacements exist, and it might even help Kolquez if there's real competition for the starting job.
offensive line
Liverpool will not look for a replacement for Ekitic. They adhere to the belief that after successful surgery, the French forward will return to the level he had before the Achilles tendon rupture. After making such a huge expenditure in a certain area, it is not their style to spend big money again. However, there are some questions to be answered. The claim that asking Isaac to play 60 games in a row may be too high.
Assuming Chiesa is bound to be sold in the summer, this would leave Liverpool vulnerable. This explains why Bakola's name has cropped up again, with Liverpool linked with the Paris Saint-Germain striker 12 months ago. The club went to great lengths to distance themselves from the transfer at the time, as they made it clear that Ngumoha's development must not be hindered and that they were pursuing other targets. However, things have changed – and they have some serious work to do.
I almost spilled my drink when that goal happened.