Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has moved to defensive midfield and has performed differently to last season.
Curtis Jones is also playing well at the bottom of midfield, while Japan midfielder Wataru Endo, who has dropped down the pecking order under the Arne Slott regime, is constantly being linked with a move.
Liverpool are also said to be looking for a new defensive midfielder this winter, with scouts all over the world keeping a close eye on him. There have been reports of interest in a wide variety of midfielders, but a new player has been added to that list.
According to Fichajes, Liverpool are interested in Atletico Madrid’s rising star midfielder Pablo Barrios. However, a release clause is said to be set at €100 million and the Merseyside club are not willing to offer that amount.
After a spell in Real Madrid’s lower divisions, he moved to Atletico Madrid in 2017 to develop his game, and from the 2022/23 season he has been getting more playing time in the first team Last season, he overcame repeated injuries and made 35 appearances on the pitch.
The dynamic and skillful 21-year-old midfielder has also played seven games for the Spanish U-21 national team The Spanish capital club has no intention of letting him go and he should continue his professional career under Diego Simeone.
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It seems safe to assume that the reports are completely untrue, but contrary to expectations, is there a future for Spain’s 21-year-old midfielder to land in the Premier League…?