Liverpool prioritizes midfield recruitment as transfer window approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Liverpool's leadership is reportedly exploring options for midfield signings ahead of the summer transfer window. Fabrizio Romano indicates that the team is making inquiries, especially if they lose players like Alexis Mac Allister or Curtis Jones, who are attracting interest. The club has identified potential targets and may look for a natural defensive midfielder., Ayyob Bouaddi of Lille has emerged as a strong candidate following his performance at the World Cup. Discussions around the future of current midfielders will likely shape their recruitment strategy.
- •Liverpool is making calls for prospective midfield recruits this summer.
- •Curtis Jones is targeted by Inter Milan, entering the final year of his contract.
- •Alexis Mac Allister's potential departure may necessitate new signings.
- •Ayyob Bouaddi of Lille has been scouted following a notable World Cup performance.
- •The club is also considering additions for other positions based on player exits.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I expect movement…’ – Fabrizio Romano drops Liverpool transfer hint as FSG ‘making some calls’
"Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Liverpool chiefs are ‘making some calls’ in terms of prospective midfield recruitment for the summer transfer window.The Athletic reported on Tuesday morning that ...
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