Liverpool is currently in turmoil. They are out of the title race after only eight games and will need to rebound significantly to finish in the top four.
Without Champions League football, the Reds will struggle to attract the best players, and things aren’t looking good as key winger Luis Diaz is expected to miss the rest of the season.
Midfield has been a source of contention for some time, and Klopp must intervene as soon as possible to shore up the position. The Merseyside club squandered time during the summer transfer window before luring injury-prone Brazilian Arthur on deadline day.
According to the report, Klopp is a huge fan of the England international and believes he will be the ideal signing for Liverpool. Last summer, the Reds were interested in hiring him, but the funds were not available.
Rice’s current contract with West Ham United runs out in the summer of 2024. In May, talkSPORT exclusively revealed that he turned down an eight-year contract extension with the Hammers worth £83 million.
The 23-year-old is one of the Premier League’s best defensive midfielders. He excels at breaking up plays, passing, and shooting from distance.
Last season, the 34-cap international appeared in 50 games across all competitions for the Hammers, scoring 5 goals and providing 4 assists.
He has been valued at around/over £100 million in recent years (Football Insider), which means Liverpool will have to break their transfer record to sign him.
Share your thoughts on who Klopp should try to entice to shore up Liverpool’s shaky midfield.
