Liverpool defeated Manchester City at Anfield to move into the top half of the table, and the victory has given them a huge boost.
The Reds’ next opponent will be West Ham United, who have struggled this season. According to media reports, the Merseysiders are interested in signing Hammers midfielder Declan Rice.
Earlier this month, Football Insider revealed that the Liverpool club had targeted the England international because Jurgen Klopp believes he will be a good fit for the club.
More recently, the Spanish newspaper Nacional reported that Klopp has ordered Liverpool to pay more than 100 million euros (£86.5 million) to sign Rice.
The 23-year-contract old’s expires in 2024, and the six-time European champions promise him a starring role in the squad. He could be the one to take over for captain Henderson in the center of the field.
According to the Catalan media outlet, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Arsenal are all interested in luring the midfielder, who is a key player for both West Ham and England.
According to reports, the Hammers will not consider any bids less than £86.5 million.
Liverpool’s midfield requires a complete overhaul. The contracts of James Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will expire next summer. Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara of Spain are veterans, and Fabinho will turn 30 next year.
Rice, a young and proven Premier League star who can effectively play in multiple central roles, would be a quality addition in such a scenario.
He has the ability to tackle, break up play, make driving runs, and strike the ball from a distance. The Three Lions player scored in yesterday’s 1-1 draw with Southampton.
