Liverpool have been growing slowly and steadily since Jurgen Klopp took over half a season ago. The Reds have been quite impressive over the league’s big boys but poor performances against mid-table or relegation threaten clubs have so far disrupted their, otherwise steady improvement under the 50-year-old manager. Last season, Klopp’s men finished fourth and sealed a spot in the Champions League and it seems as if the squad will only get better this upcoming summer.
So far, Liverpool has been linked with a host of targets throughout Europe and have already managed to make a couple of good transfers. The reported €42m move of Mohammed Salah has been the most eye-catching transfer in the Premier League so far and is surely one of many more to come for the Reds in the remaining part of the summer transfer window.
The4thofficial will take a look into all of Liverpool’s transfer targets so far and compile them with their crop of current stars to form an astonishing team which can dominate the Premier League and may perhaps even win it convincingly. So let’s get started!
Goalkeeper: Liverpool are linked with Sevilla goalkeeper Sergio Rico for the past week or so but it is believed that Jurgen Klopp is not looking for a goalkeeper in the summer transfer window since he is happy with Simon Mignolet‘s effort as the first choice. So the Belgian takes the place between the sticks in Liverpool’s transfer XI.
Right Back: There are no concrete rumours foiling about Liverpool wanting a new right back this season which is fairly understandable considering they already have a classy right back in the shape of Nathaniel Clyne.
Center Back(R): Joel Matip wins the race of being the best Liverpool centre-back hands down. The former Schalke defender has been a steal since he came from the Ruhrpott for free. He’s been one of Liverpool’s pillars in defence.
Center Back(L): The transfer saga of Virgil Van Dijk has perhaps been one of the most attractive transfer stories in the past few years for Liverpool. Whilst there have been a lot of misunderstandings regarding Liverpool’s interest in the Southampton defender, the Reds are believed to be in the race for the signature of ‘VVD’. Hence, becoming the first transfer target to seal a spot in our star lineup.
Left Back: Liverpool just doesn’t seem to have a proper left back at the moment. The futility of Alberto Moreno is widely visible and James Milner is no answer to their fullback problems in the long run. The Reds have been linked with the likes of Andrew Robertson of Hull City or Faouzi Ghoulam. Liverpool have emerged as the frontrunner for the services of Ghoulam but it’s unlikely that Klopp will land the Napoli wing-back. Nonetheless, the Algerian international takes the LB spot with ease in our lineup.
Central Defensive Midfielder(R): Jordan Henderson has been the ever-present figure in the Liverpool lineup for the past few years. His experience has been pivotal over their midfielder dominance and the English International deserves a place in the lineup.
Central Defensive Midfield(L): Naby Keita has by far been the most lucrative transfer rumor for the Reds this summer. The RB Leipzig midfield dynamo, who came to prominence in his very first season in the Bundesliga, is a strong contender for the midfielder of the season in the league last season. It is rumored that the Guinean International wants to play for a bigger club in the future but Leipzig have slapped an expensive pricetag on the young midfielder. However, Liverpool are readying themselves to make a record bid for Keita. He could be a real asset for Jurgen Klopp’s team if he joins the Merseyside outfit.
Left Wing: Sadio Mane has been a dream signing for Liverpool. The Senegalese International has been one of their main attacking assets ever since he joined in from Southampton. There’s no doubt why Mane should be included in the Liverpool’s starting lineup.
Central Attacking Midfielder: Undoubtedly Liverpool’s best player at the moment, Philipe Coutinho has been a subject of a series of transfer rumors linking him with a move to bigger clubs such as Barcelona, Real Madrid or even PSG. It’s highly unlikely that they will keep a hold of him for a longer term but for the moment, Coutinho is certainly Liverpool’s best offensive asset.
Right Wing: New signing Mohammed Salah outwits fellow attackers such as Adam Lallana or Roberto Firmino to get into our fantasy lineup. His deadly pace combined with Coutinho’s creativity can be a nightmare for the Premier League oppositions.
Striker: Pierre Emerick Aubameyang slots in for the role of the main striker in the team. The Gabonese International has been linked with a host of clubs this summer, including PSG, China, AC Milan, Chelsea and Liverpool. Although it’s very likely that Auba could may well move to China, he easily outperforms the current crop of Liverpool strikers such as Daniel Sturridge or Divock Origi.
Here is how they could lineup:
