Former Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor believes Liverpool need at least two central midfielders to challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title. This comes after heavy rumors linking the Reds with Benfica forward Darwin Nunez.
It is worth mentioning that the Merseyside club missed out on the Premier League title to Manchester City by just one point during the 2021-22 season.
Agbonlahor stated that the Reds need freshening in midfield due to several of their players having various injury concerns and slowly approaching the twilight of their careers.
The 35-year-old has suggested they could sign Jude Bellingham from Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund. Speaking on TalkSPORT, the former Premier League forward said the following:
"Nunez is a top player and he will improve and get even better. But liven up the midfielders. You know, Thiago has injury problems. Henderson, his legs are going to start going a bit now he's into his thirties.
"They need two midfielders. Even someone like Bellingham would fit in perfectly. Liverpool defense. They're fine. They've got enough cover, goalkeeper, enough cover."
He added:
"I feel like two central midfielders and Nunez and they'll be back next season. Thiago has injury problems. Chamberlain hasn't been playing much. You look at Manchester City's midfield, I feel like Liverpool have to go out and get at least one midfielder."
Liverpool's priority remains strengthening their attack ahead of the 2022-23 season
Liverpool's priority in the transfer market remains strengthening their attack. This comes after strong rumors linking Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich in the summer.
According to recent reports, the Reds have rejected two offers from the Bavarian giants worth £25 million and £30 million respectively.
Darwin Nunez is touted as the man to replace Sadio Mane if he does leave Anfield in the coming months. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Reds are preparing an opening bid worth £68 million (€80 million).
It is worth mentioning that the Reds are also looking to strengthen in the right-back position. According to The Guardian, Jurgen Klopp's side are in talks with Aberdeen to sign 18-year-old full-back Calvin Ramsay.
As far as midfield is concerned, Liverpool only recently offered a one-year contract extension to former England international James Milner.
According to Sky Sports, James Milner has taken a significant pay-cut to stay with the team he first joined on a free transfer back in 2015.
Lotbklmnt
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carvalho
Motaceitz
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Your coach Klopp knows only attacking, not play makers in the midfield that's the problem of Liverpool
They already bought carvalho
heeclruy
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liverpool forever
Cuhbcemns
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man United
Jaebemyz
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you never even had a single play and you are here criticizing a legend for not being a 4th placee. He knows football from experience. what do you know?
cuzdeiklru
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Liverpool want to buy Darwin Nunez "IF sadio mane leave"
putaiorsty
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who is agbonlahor is he a superstar of football
bamcekmrsz
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Your coach Klopp knows only attacking, not play makers in the midfield that's the problem of Liverpool
how about poor finishing? parking a bus is enough to preclude their scoring
tuucimrs
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This guy never even win 4th place and have some much talk
yonkmoprsz
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Agbonlahor was an average player but as a pundit he's trying to tell managers what to do. I'm not gonna be surprised in the future if I see Maguire as a pundit, criticizing players and managers.
gagab123
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Your coach Klopp knows only attacking, not play makers in the midfield that's the problem of Liverpool
deba_LFC
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It's not essential, there are multiple configurations of Fabs, Thiago, Elliot, Carvalho, Jones and of course Milner. Elliot and Carvalho know each other so it will be interesting to see if or how much they improve each other through competition. If Keita and Ox go we can go for another budget friendly DM sign and improve them.
you sir have great football wisdom
teoacioptz
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only two priority a classic no 9 like Nunez and creative and goal scoring midfielder like Bellingham that's the only missing peace to add
Fuoalmnpuz
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its treu we need good midfelder Who can score 10 goals every seoson
besacelmpy
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i can't wait for the new season...
You and me both.
besacelmpy
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true . We need one more midfield player since We already have Calvaho
It's not essential, there are multiple configurations of Fabs, Thiago, Elliot, Carvalho, Jones and of course Milner. Elliot and Carvalho know each other so it will be interesting to see if or how much they improve each other through competition. If Keita and Ox go we can go for another budget friendly DM sign and improve them.
besacelmpy
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we have harvey
We have Carvalho.
besacelmpy
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Agbonglahor should get a proper job rather than commenting on matters that do not concern him. I've heard better analysis at the pub. Sod off.
Mohinsasuke
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we have harvey
Cazbdiky
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nunez in liverpool
Jueacruyz
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true . We need one more midfield player since We already have Calvaho
Vodbeklny
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Liverpool FC should buy jude Bellingham 💯❤️ ynwa
Vodbeklny
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right words 💯
francis_0426
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Next season will be more trilling 🔥🔥
Rizadkrst
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i can't wait for the new season...
It's going to be exciting given how mancity and Liverpool have consistently performed in EPL.
Kekcenstu
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Liverpool forever
Tupabckntz
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Chelsea 20 2022 2023 home jersey
TiyanjaneChalamwendo
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i can't wait for the new season...