With injuries piling up once more and Liverpool still missing Wataru Endo due to the Asian Cup, the Reds have reportedly turned their attention to landing yet another midfielder before the end of the January transfer window.
Liverpool's midfield overhaul continues
Top of the Premier League and one leg in the Carabao Cup final, it's fair to say that Liverpool, unlike during the summer, aren't in desperate need of reinforcements during the January transfer window. That said, the injuries are gradually beginning to pile up to hand the Reds a warning sign of what could happen if their squad isn't filled to the brim with talent. Here's how Liverpool's injury list currently looks…
Joel Matip
1/09/2024
Stefan Bajcetic
24/02/2024
Thiago Alcantara
24/02/2024
Mohamed Salah
11/02/2024
Konstantinos Tsimikas
10/02/2024
Dominik Szoboszlai
28/01/2024
Trent Alexander-Arnold
28/01/2024
It's an injury list that those at Anfield will want to avoid a repeat of in the second half of the season and an issue that could be solved through the transfer market, especially if they land one potential reinforcement. According to reports in Europe, via Anfield Index, Liverpool have made contact to sign defensive midfielder Federico Redondo, who could be available for as little as €8m (£7m).
Alexis Mac Allister has apparently spoken highly about the Argentinos Juniors midfielder, which is a positive sign, and given that Redondo is just 21-years-old, the Reds could land a real talent for the future. With seven days left in the transfer window, those at Anfield will have to act quickly if they are to seal a deal this month, however.
"Brilliant" Redondo is a star for the future
Whilst Liverpool did well to welcome Dominik Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Endo and Ryan Gravenberch during the summer transfer window, the Reds must now build on their window to complete their rebuild – and Redondo could be a vital part of that. The Reds already have quite the South American contingent, with Alisson Becker, Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and Mac Allister all sharing a dressing room, meaning that Redondo could slot straight in.
With football in his blood, the Argentine is born to reach the top and Liverpool could offer him a hand up to the path that follows in his father's footsteps. For just £7m, as Redondo's stats show, those at Anfield could also get themselves a bargain. As time ticks by in the transfer window, the Liverpool target may well be one to keep an eye on.
86.6% pass completion
85%
7.07 progressive passes
88%
1.65 progressive carries
74%
1.36 successful take-ons
86%
The midfielder is certainly highly rated by Football Talent Scout's Jacek Kulig too, given that he previously posted on X: "The son of an absolute legend, a 19-year-old academy graduate, and another brilliant young Argentinian midfield controller – Federico Redondo!"
