Liverpool’s biggest weakness this season has been their midfield.
Jurgen Klopp built his success at Liverpool around a fast, powerful, pressing midfield, which mainly consisted of Georginio Wijnaldum, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.
However, Wijnaldum has now left, Henderson is not the player he once was and Fabinho has also put in some questionable displays over the last few months.
Now, ahead of the summer transfer window, a number of midfielders are expected to leave the club.
James Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are all out of contract at the end of the season and will depart for free, whilst Arthur Melo’s loan will expire next month.
As a result, two new central midfielders are expected to arrive at Anfield this summer.
Spanish outlet Fichajes report Liverpool and looking to bring in midfield reinforcements and they have identified the 26-year-old Moroccan as a potential target.
Whilst manager Jurgen Klopp has requested the club sign the combative midfielder during the summer transfer window, and the Reds would be willing to pay around €40m in order to secure his services.
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