With Nabi Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain leaving at the end of their contracts, and Jordan Henderson and Fabinho unexpectedly leaving the team, Liverpool needed to acquire more midfielders than originally planned and brought in four players, including Dominik Szoboszlai Liverpool needed more midfielders than originally planned.
Liverpool has regained its athleticism in the midfield and is currently in contention for the top spot in the Premier League. Still, it is a long season, and one never knows when injuries will strike to key players. In such a situation, the possibility of acquiring a new defensive midfielder has been reported.
In addition to Europe, players who regularly play in South America have also been mentioned, and Portuguese midfielder João Palhinha, who plays for Fulham, is considered a candidate.
However, Ben Jacobs, a sports journalist, denied the reports and said that Liverpool would not be in the market for the player.
Understand Liverpool are not pursuing João Palhinha, much like last summer, despite links.🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/luR9uYm9d7
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) December 10, 2023
He landed in the Premier League from Sporting before the start of last season. He immediately secured a place in the starting lineup and continued to cover large areas of the pitch, using his dynamic style of play to contain the opposition’s attacks while also using his abundant stamina in attack to get out in front of the ball.
The 28-year-old midfielder, who made 40 appearances, including league and cup appearances, was on the verge of a move to Bayern Munich in the summer. However, the deal fell through when Fulham were unable to secure a successor, and it is believed that a move to Bayern Munich could be on the table again this winter.
Premier League clubs are also reportedly in the hunt, and the transfer fee is not cheap. Liverpool’s main investment this winter will be at center back, and they may not have the money to spend on a new midfielder.
Will Liverpool ever bring in a new midfielder to the team, and not just Palhinha?