Liverpool are battling to sign a “world-class” midfielder.

Liverpool enjoyed a seamless transition from Jurgen Klopplong-lived dynasty to the new system he used Arne Slott.

So much depended on it FSGplan for success, but even though they have their flaws, the owners should be applauded for overcoming the critical moment and coming out on top.

Quite literally. Liverpool is ranked first in Premier League and they also won all seven matches in the Champions Leaguea trip to PSV Eindhoven far from enjoying a flawless journey through a revamped group stage.

How remarkable that the Reds have only strengthened their first team with Federico Chiesa, signed from Juventus for a bargain £12.5m and so far appearing only seven times in all competitions.

A lot of transfer talk has focused on strikers and full-backs, but Liverpool actually could more midfielder. Hear us out.

Why Liverpool need another midfielder

Liverpool have a balanced and dynamic squad, obviously, as they have arguably been the best team in Europe this season, certainly backing up that claim with an eye on the domestic and continental league standings.

Ryan Gravenberch he was the nucleus of all that was good for Sloto’s project, starting every game in the Premier League and Champions League. He has been hailed as “one of the best midfielders” currently in the game Sky Sports’ Jamie Carragher.

But he was too busy, to be sure. The deep-seated midfielder has played more minutes (2,510) than any other Liverpool midfielder this term, with Wataru Enda and Tyler Morton not favored for starting positions on the big stage.

Liverpool should invest in a new maestro, one who can serve as a front for Dutch talent, providing similar positional value but with his own take on the role.

Xabi Alonsofor example, it would be perfect for Slot’s system. Back in his prime as a player, the iconic Spanish star dominated for a number of Europe’s top clubs – notably Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich – with a superb passing range and an erudite tactical mind.

Well, as Liverpool look for a new face to make Gravenberch’s job easier, they could be looking to sign Sloto’s own version of himself, tailor-made for the Dutchman’s specific project.

Liverpool set up Bayern Munich star

According to Sport BILD reporter Tobi AltschäfflLiverpool are discussing the idea of ​​signing Joshua Kimmichalthough the most likely scenario is that he will extend his contract with Bayern Munich.

Kimmich, 29, becomes a free agent at the end of the campaign and would be the perfect option to complement Liverpool’s rich and balanced midfield, although the German captain would take a significant place on the wage bill given that he currently pockets £316,000 a week.

Although it is felt that Kimmich is leaning towards extending his stay at the Allianz Arena, Liverpool will be encouraged by their move ahead of Man City, and should he decide to move abroad, Anfield would be more than happy to accommodate his wishes.

What Joshua Kimmich would bring to Sloto’s system

Alonso served dutifully on Merseyside, enjoying four glorious campaigns primarily under Rafa Benitez, winning the Champions League and FA Cup, before joining Real Madrid in August 2009 for £30m.

Kimmich – greeted by Julian Nagelsmann as a “world-class” deep midfielder – perhaps cut from a similar perspective from a playing perspective, having achieved an exemplary career pass completion average of 90.3%, according to WhoScoredalso averaging 2.1 key passes per game, club and country.

Alonso’s career metrics aren’t comprehensively covered on the stat-centric site, but he’s completed an 87.7% completion rate and averaged 1.6 key passes per game between 2009/20 and 2016/17 when he hung up his boots.

Although Liverpool don’t usually sign players of Kimmich’s age, an exception could certainly be made given that he is one of the world’s best players in his position, would be a free transfer and, crucially, could live in the No. six with Gravenberch.

Gravenberch is a great player, but he’s not made from the same mold as Alonso, and while Sloto’s build works perfectly, this extra dimension would give the seasoned coach something different to play with.

In other words, it would enrich and stratify the Liverpool team even more.

Looking at Gravenberch and Kimmich’s league stats for the current campaign, you can clearly see the differences in terms of creative numbers, with the Liverpool man less of an outspoken playmaker and instead a source of energy and resistance to press and control.

Kimmich also offers such qualities, but does less than half as much dribbling as Gravenberch and instead sits more solidly as an anchor in midfield, pulling the strings. Similar to Alonso.

Such a capable passer would be perfect for the lightning-quick transition play that became a staple of Klopp’s career and still lingers on the Anfield pitch.

Gravenberch is of course one of the best players in Liverpool’s squad, but Slot has exploited every ounce of his quality this season and an experienced head in Kimmich could provide more depth, ensuring success can be chased in multiple competitions.

With properties in the style of Alonso, Kimmich would be a real success on Merseyside.