Liverpool are reportedly interested in making two signings in the January transfer window. However, a move for long-term target Youssoufa Moukoko is said to be unlikely despite the young striker being open to leaving Borussia Dortmund in the winter.
Liverpool made four signings in the summer, spending over £140million. Jurgen Klopp had to oversee a major overhaul of his midfield after losing five players from that position at the end of last season.
Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai were early arrivals, with Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch arriving later in the window. Mac Allister and Szoboszlai have settled straight in, both starting all eight Premier League matches so far.
But it appears Klopp does not yet view his midfield as complete. A report from 90min claims he wants to sign another midfielder in the January window.
Klopp is also keen to strengthen in the centre of defence. Ibrahima Konate and Joel Matip have sketchy injury records, while Virgil van Dijk is now 32 and can’t always be relied on to play three games a week.
Central midfield and centre-back are the two priorities for Klopp heading into January. He is unlikely to add in attack, despite Moukoko potentially being available.
90min says the 18-year-old is set to seek a loan move away from Dortmund. After scoring seven goals in 26 Bundesliga matches last season, he has made just four substitute appearances in the German top flight so far this term.
Moukoko wants to push his case for a spot in the Germany squad for Euro 2024 next year. He made his debut for his country at the age of 17 and became the youngest German to play at a World Cup in Qatar last November.
Former Dortmund boss Klopp is said to be a long-term admirer of Moukoko but it appears a January move to Anfield is unlikely. The same report says Brentford and Wolves are keeping an eye on the teenager’s situation.
Moukoko has fallen down the pecking order at Dortmund following the summer arrival of Niclas Fullkrug. But manager Edin Terzic recently said there had not been any talk over a potential exit.
He said: “The club and Youssoufa Moukoko are not considering a winter move. Discussions were held after Niclas Fullkrug joined in the summer, understanding Youssoufa’s desire for more playing time.
“Despite a competitive squad, Youssoufa accepts the situation, trains rigorously, and the club believes in his potential and anticipates needing him in the future.”
