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Kadeem Simmonds

Liverpool's 'very interesting offer' for Franck Kessie as Reds eye two midfielders

With the January transfer window just hours away from opening, transfer speculation will increase tenfold as Jurgen Klopp may look to strengthen his side in order to make a push for the Premier League title in the second half of the season.

The loss to Leicester City on Wednesday night has arguably highlighted the need for extra players.

With Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Naby Keita missing January to compete in the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations tournament, the need to bring in replacements from within the squad or elsewhere becomes even more pressing.

Only one player in the form of Ibrahima Konate arrived in the summer but that doesn't mean Liverpool won't be more active in the winter.

Here’s a round-up of some of the latest speculation from around the world wide web....

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Who?

Frank Kessie, AC Milan midfielder.

Where?

ANSA.

What?

While Liverpool have plenty of options in centre midfield, from Thiago to Curtis Jones, the injuries this season and players getting Covid-19 has meant that Klopp has had to rotate more than he would like.

Reinforcements in the middle of the park would be a welcome addition.

In Frank Kessie, the Reds would be getting a dynamic player with his best years ahead of him.

Having come up against twice in the UEFA Champions League this season, Italian ANSA reported that Liverpool have placed a 'very interesting offer' to his club.

Kessie's contract runs out in the summer and though the report has the club wanting to sign him at the end of the season, he will be free to talk to clubs from January 1, an offer next month may be the best chance to acquire him and nab him before their rivals do.

Who?

Aguibou Camara, Olympiakos midfielder.

Where?

Foot Mercato.

What?

Naby Keita's time at Anfield has been a mixed affair since signing from RB Leipzig in 2018 for £48million.

Though his recent performances have improved and he has been unlucky with injuries, speculation is growing that the club are looking at his international team-mate.

Aguibou Camara has attracted attention from a host of Premier League clubs and the Reds are rumoured to be in the running.

Foot Mercato claim that Liverpool are keeping tabs and when he represents Guinea alongside Keita, Klopp and fans will have the perfect opportunity to see just how good he is.

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