Ex-Liverpool star Danny Murphy has urged his former side not to veer away from their tried and tested recruitment method due to the significant rebuild required at Anfield.
The Reds have previously acquired players concisely, never truly acquiring a plethora of players in one window – instead bringing in a sprinkling of top talent, no matter what the cost.
Speaking about how Klopp should conduct his business once the campaign concludes, telling the Daily Mail: “Liverpool have been at their best in the transfer market when paying big money for key individuals like Alisson and Virgil van Dijk rather than having a scattergun approach and buying a bunch of players who don’t really make a difference.
“That has to be the approach again this summer. Despite the team’s struggles, Liverpool need to identify the right two or three players to bring in. I’d agree that the area of priority is midfield. If Liverpool can bring in two out of Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice and Mason Mount, they will be in excellent shape.
“Liverpool still have plenty to offer as a club, not least the manager, the supporters, the quality of the existing players and their history. I don’t think Van Dijk has ever regretted choosing to go to Anfield rather than Manchester City. With a year left on his contract, Mount will probably be a cheaper acquisition than Bellingham or Rice. If you could add two of them to the goalkeeper, defenders and forwards Liverpool have, they’ll be a force.”
