Liverpool are finding their way again after a difficult period under Arne Slot and they could now be set to break their transfer record to recruit one of the world's most renowned players.
Liverpool injury concerns could force additions
The Reds have went unbeaten in their last ten matches and have stopped the rot under Slot regarding their Premier League fortunes. However, another injury concern has left the Dutchman very light on numbers at right-back.
Northern Ireland star Conor Bradley has been ruled out for the rest of the season after sustaining a significant injury against Arsenal in midweek, leaving Jeremie Frimpong and Calvin Ramsay to contend for the vacant slot at right-back, as per Fabrizio Romano.
With the exciting talent now requiring surgery and being out on the sidelines for an extended period, Slot and company find themselves with an additional dilemma to consider.
Como defender Jacobo Ramon is on Liverpool's radar and is a contender to strengthen the spine of their team. Meanwhile, Marc Guehi has been a key target for the Reds since the summer, and they are likely to return for him either this month or once his contract expires.
Marc Guehi Crystal Palace
Slot has found continuity hard to come by this season and is already dealing with a fairly depleted squad, albeit he isn't the only manager to experience this fate as the season progresses.
Pressure is on at Anfield to claim some form of silverware this season, whether in the form of the Champions League or in the FA Cup. Either way, ensuring that qualification for Europe's premier competition happens in time for next season is vital, especially when evaluating their latest reported target.
Liverpool want to smash transfer record for Jude Bellingham
According to reports in Spain, Liverpool chiefs at FSG are willing to make a 'strong move' and smash their transfer record to land Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham in a deal that could cost the club over £156 million.
After Alexander Isak's £145 million transfer in the summer, the Reds are said to view the England international as a huge part of their future plans, even if Real Madrid have already clarified that he won't be for sale at any price.
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Lauded as "the best midfielder in the world" by Newcastle United machine Bruno Guimaraes, Bellingham has registered five goals and four assists in 22 appearances this season, adding to his overall tally of 43 strikes in 122 games for Los Blancos.
Conceivably, Liverpool would find it difficult to tempt the former Birmingham City man away from life in the Spanish capital. Nonetheless, it doesn't appear as if the European heavyweights are ready to do business any time in the near future due to his importance to Xabi Alonso's engine room at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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