Steve McManaman has cast doubt over Liverpool's reported central midfield shortlist, insisting there are reasons why all five players will not join Jurgen Klopp's side.
The Reds are expected to sign a new central midfielder next summer. Captain Jordan Henderson, 32, Thaigo, 31, and James Milner, 36, are all in their thirties, while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita are out of contract in June 2023.
Klopp admitted Liverpool needed to boost their central midfield department in August but insisted he would only purchase the right player. They signed Arthur on a season-long loan from Juventus on deadline day as a temporary solution to their problem.
