How Reds could line up if they land their January targets.
Liverpool’s slow start to the season has seen them linked with a number of big-money moves in the January transfer window, with raids on La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid expected in a bid to improve their attack.
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The club are still gelling after selling Luis Suarez to Barcelona this summer, and it may be that they will look to strengthen further after summer signings such as Mario Balotelli, Adam Lallana and Lazar Markovic have failed to impress straight away.
Liverpool should have plenty of money to spend, and here’s a look at a possible new-look XI they could be fielding in the second half of the season, which should make for exciting reading for Reds fans.
Goalkeeper and defence:
Liverpool could have a new number one in the coming months, with former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes expected to complete a free transfer to Anfield when he fully recovers from injury. The Spaniard is being targeted by Brendan Rodgers as an upgrade on current first choice Simon Mignolet, and looks a top signing given his availability on a free. Elsewhere, the team’s defence is likely to remain the same with no high-profile targets on the Reds’ radar at the moment.
Midfield:
Another Barcelona connection – current Nou Camp star Pedro could join his old team-mate Valdes at Anfield if rumours are to be believed. The Spanish wide-man has also been linked with Arsenal recently after becoming unsettled at the club, with Liverpool thought to be ready to pounce if he does become available, and there’s no doubt he would make an excellent addition to the Liverpool starting XI, putting less pressure on Raheem Sterling to be their main man in the attacking midfield area.
Attack:
In another La Liga raid, Liverpool also want to sign Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema. Napoli’s Gonzalo Higuain has also been linked with the club, but it appears that the prolific French international is Brendan Rodgers’ first choice to come in and fill the void left by Luis Suarez after his move to Barcelona this summer. Benzema is unhappy with his current role at the Bernabeu and could relish the chance to move to the Premier League, forming an exciting-looking partnership with Mario Balotelli upfront.
Liverpool January XI in full: