Paul Merson has claimed two signings could make Liverpool Premier League title contenders once again after a tough season.
The Arsenal legend believes England duo Mason Mount and Jude Bellingham could transform Jurgen Klopp's starting XI.
Liverpool are currently languishing in sixth place and will not lift a trophy this campaign. That's not something Reds fans have been used to under Klopp. Indeed, his side came within a whisker of winning an unprecedented quadruple last season.
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That has led to speculation that the Liverpool boss needs to overhaul his squad this summer.
Mount is about to enter the final year of his contract and reports have suggested Chelsea could sell if a new deal cannot be agreed.
Bellingham has been linked with the Reds even more heavily than fellow midfielder Mount, although a report yesterday suggested the Borussia Dortmund star is 'increasingly unlikely' to make the move to Anfield this summer.
Writing in his column for Sky Sports, Merson said: “Mason Mount was by far Chelsea’s best player last season. He was outstanding. Whoever gets Mason Mount has got the biggest result ever. The kid can play. It’s bad business by Chelsea – they should give him what he’s asking for. You don’t offload your best players.
“If Liverpool go and get Mount and then Jude Bellingham, who could also go to Liverpool, you’ve got a title-contending team. Why would you want to chance that? Why would you make them stronger? I’m a huge fan of Mount, he’s a top-class player.”
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