Liverpool transfer recap: Reds watch colleague van Dijk, Llorente is a target

Liverpool’s recruiting team may be asked to help get Jurgen Klopp out of a tough spot when the transfer window reopens in January.

The Reds’ injury crisis is coming to a head after Diogo Jota and Kostas Tsimikas were ruled out for up to two months each.

No doubt Klopp would have been more concerned when Joel Matip limped off in the middle of his team’s clash with Fulham on Sunday.

Fortunately, it was only a spasm in the back that forced Matip, but the incident exposed the vulnerability of the Liverpool team, as Klopp pushed Jordan Henderson to defense alongside Fabinho.

Reinforcements will surely be on the way next month.

Here are the latest transfer rumors from Anfield.

Red eyes by Vrij

Liverpool are reportedly considering a measure for Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij to ease their defensive crisis.

The 28-year-old is used to playing alongside Virgil van Dijk internationally for the Netherlands, and FCInterNews report (via objective ) that Liverpool are interested in taking him to Anfield.

However, Inter are not looking to sell the central defender, despite the fact that Antonio Conte recently admitted that the players will leave the club in January.

But with three years remaining on his contract, Inter are unlikely to let De Vrij go unless he receives a substantial offer.

Anfield conquistador Llorente a goal

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It has been an extremely interesting start to the season for Jurgen Klopp’s men.

The title defense got off to a shaky start when they overcame a seven-goal thriller against Leeds, before going to seven conceded in a beating of Aston Villa.

Virgil van Dijk’s season ended through injury in a 2-2 draw at Everton, leaving the title favorites much less secure in the back, especially with Alisson’s concern about injury.

But there is no slowdown in what will be a busy season, with Klopp making sure his men keep up with him as they fight for more titles.

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Atlético de Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente is reportedly on Liverpool’s radar months after his double knocked him out of the Champions League.

The 25-year-old scored two goals in the second leg of the round of 16 in March to silence Anfield, and it seems Liverpool are eager to welcome him.

As reports ESPN , the Reds are interested in getting the Spanish, although it seems that they are not the only ones in the race.

“I have received many calls from Anfield for Marcos Llorente,” his agent Julio Llorente told the station. Ser string . “Marcos and I have always talked about this, and he wants to stay, so there is not much else to do. The last call I received was in May, and it was not from Spain.”

United opens the door to Liverpool

Man Utd has cooled his interest in RB Leipzig’s Dayot Upamecano, clearing the way for other clubs to secure his signature.

According to The Athletic, the 22-year-old is no longer first on United’s list of finalists, and Bayern Munich are now leading the race.

Liverpool have followed Upamecano before and could well rival Bayern for their services.

However, they would probably have to pay more than his £ 38 million release clause to sign him in January, which could prove challenging for the club’s finances in the current climate.