Liverpool eyeing move to beat Barcelona and Man Utd to sign “fantastic” gem

Liverpool remain one of the most attractive clubs in European football, especially after they came through the other side of their midfield crisis during the summer to give Jurgen Klopp’s squad a fresh coat of paint in the Premier League. Now the focus could be turned towards using that attraction to welcome even more important players for both the present and the future of the club.

The Reds proved in the summer that they’re not afraid to splash the cash when it is necessary, and that could be on show for all to see once more when the January transfer window opens, especially if they want to get one over on Manchester United and Barcelona.

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Prior to the summer transfer window, it was difficult to see where Liverpool were going with their squad- they looked at the end of a cycle. It was an era that saw them win every trophy imaginable, but one that was ultimately at its end and out of the Champions League. So out went Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita and others, and in came Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, Alex Mac Allister and Wataru Endo, resulting in the start of a new and exciting chapter in Anfield history.

The Merseyside club could yet add another gem to their midfield gauntlet in January, too. According to Mundo Deportivo, Liverpool are keeping an eye on Arthur Vermeeren, who has also attracted the interest of both Manchester United and Barcelona. Royal Antwerp reportedly value the midfielder at between €20m (£17m) and €25m (£22m), but are unlikely to accept bids for Vermeeren given that his contract doesn’t come to an end until 2026.