Despite still having a number of games to play which will dictate which European competition they could be playing in next season, it seems that Liverpool are already looking beyond the final match of the 2022/23 campaign.
That’s because Jurgen Klopp will understand that he needs to rebuild a Liverpool starting XI – and squad more widely – to ensure that they don’t suffer as much as they have done in the current season.
The German has had to stomach some pretty average performances from his players, though he will always have the 7-0 drubbing of Manchester United to look back on as a particular highlight.
In any event, there is expected to be a decent turnover of players at the Anfield outfit during the close season, with the midfield area one of the main parts of the team to get a new look.
According to The Athletic, all three of Arthur Melo, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will be moving on to pastures new, which clearly leaves quite the gap to fill.
That may partly be plugged by exciting 22-year-old Uruguayan, Manuel Ugarte, from Portuguese side, Sporting.
A tweet from Portuguese Soccer, referencing CNN Portugal, suggests that the Reds have made contact with regards to the player.
CNN Portugal: Liverpool have reached out to Sporting CP for Manuel Ugarte. Klopp is very impressed with the young international midfielder. pic.twitter.com/nhXFQxighE
— PortugueseSoccer.com ?? (@PsoccerCOM) April 28, 2023
They could have quite the fight on their hands to land him, however, as a report from O Jogo (h/t SportWitness), also note the interest of Premier League rivals Arsenal and Newcastle.