Liverpool have made a bid forWataru єɴԀoin an attempt to єɴԀ their search for a defensive midfielder after missing out onMoises CaicedoandRomeo Lavia.
Liverpool have been looking for a holding midfielder since Jordan HєɴԀerson and Fabinho moved to Saudi Pro-League clubs Al-Ettifaq and Al-Ittihad for a combined £52 million.
They submitted three offers to Southampton for Lavia and a British record £111m bid to Brighton for Caicedo, but both preferred to join Chelsea, while summer signing Alexis Mac Allister had to anchor the midfield in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
ManagerJurgen Klopp
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