Liverpool’s plans to sign a new midfielder remain on hold until 2023 following Jurgen Klopp’s recent defence of his current options in the engine room.
Following the signing of Fabio Carvalho, the German has nine senior options available at his disposal. However, that hasn't stopped supporters from urging the Reds to strengthen their hand further.
The fact that Liverpool are prepared to wait until summer has only fuelled speculation regarding their interest in Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham, with the England international expected to be allowed to move on at the end of the season. When Klopp was asked about the midfielder earlier this month, he didn’t deny the Reds’ interest despite pointing out why a deal would not be possible this summer.