Liverpool's three midfield targets after losing Bellingham

Updated: 3 May 2023 15:22 BST
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Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, 2022/23 — © ProShots

Liverpool have drawn up plans to revamp their midfield this summer after losing out on Jude Bellingham, with three players in particular believed to be on their shortlist.

Jurgen Klopp’s side were expected to be frontrunners to sign Bellingham, having modelled their long-term transfer plans around him, but it was revealed on Wednesday by Fabrizio Romano that the Englishman is set to join Real Madrid.

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With the likes of Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all out of contract at the end of the season, Liverpool are aware they need to spread their budget across multiple avenues to rejuvenate their midfield after a disappointing season.

The club are planning to target two or three midfielders this summer, with Chelsea’s Mason Mount believed to be their top target, while Alexis MacAllister of Brighton and Bayern Munich youngster Ryan Gravenberch are also high on Liverpool’s shortlist.

Liverpool are aware their targets are in demand by a host of clubs.

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Mount is out of contract with Chelsea next summer and talks over a new deal have broken down, although owner Todd Boehly is believed to be determined to strike an agreement with the 24-year-old.

MacAllister’s agent has confirmed that a Brighton exit is likely this summer following the Argentine’s impressive campaign, which has seen him net eight Premier League goals and lift the World Cup.

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Gravenberch is a player who Liverpool were keen on before he joined Bayern from Ajax last summer but the German side are believed to be reluctant to sanction a sale, despite a slow start to his career with the club.

Moises Caicedo is another target for Klopp’s side, with the Brighton star also expected to leave this summer, while Matheus Nunes of Wolves and Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher are also stated to be on the Reds’ shortlist ahead of a busy summer.