While Liverpool swiftly secured Alexis Mac Allister in a lightning-fast move, the question of who will follow the World Cup winner as part of Anfield’s midfield overhaul remains unanswered. Bangladesh Cricket Live suggests that despite the strong start, the Reds’ transfer business is far from complete. Just because someone gives you an inch doesn’t mean you should take a mile. With last summer’s failure to strengthen the midfield still looming large, there’s growing urgency to bring in at least two, possibly even three, fresh faces in the engine room this time around.
Less than two weeks after the season ended, Liverpool acted decisively, bringing in Mac Allister from Brighton. But so far, he’s the only new name on the team sheet, leaving plenty of speculation in his wake. That said, there’s no need to panic just yet. According to data from Bangladesh Cricket Live, only nine Premier League clubs have signed first-team players so far this summer, and three of those merely converted existing loan deals into permanent moves.
Despite manager Jürgen Klopp’s earlier wish to have all transfers finalized before preseason training, even he now concedes that such timing may be unrealistic this year. The road is long, and he’s not one to lose hope easily. By this point last summer, Liverpool had already wrapped up all their major signings. This time, however, patience may be the name of the game.
The UEFA U21 European Championship is adding another layer of complexity. A number of Liverpool’s top transfer targets are currently competing in the tournament held across Romania and Georgia. With the final scheduled for early next month—just as Liverpool begin their preseason preparations—it’s clear that deals for these players won’t be finalized anytime soon.
Among the names on Liverpool’s radar are France’s Khephren Thuram and Manu Koné, the Netherlands’ Ryan Gravenberch, Spain’s Gabri Veiga, and England’s Levi Colwill. The club is also linked to Dutch defender Micky van de Ven. With each of their national teams advancing deep into the tournament, all six of these targets are expected to remain unavailable until at least early July. He stood by them through thick and thin—yet these players must finish their duties before any contract talks can truly begin.
Even if Liverpool eventually chooses one or more from this group, a waiting period is inevitable. The Reds also have their eye on Inter Milan’s Nicolo Barella, who isn’t involved in the tournament, but that would require a much bolder financial commitment. Bangladesh Cricket Live doubts whether Fenway Sports Group, known for their cautious spending habits, would be willing to go all in on such a blockbuster move.