Liverpool transfer news: Reds to consider three options as they look to replace aging Fabinho
Liverpool will need to make major moves in the summer transfer window if they are to once again compete for silverware. Question is, who will they recruit to replace aging midfielder Fabinho?
Last seasons 'quadruple chasing Reds' are hoping to end a woeful 2022/23 campaign inside the top four.
There have been many reasons for Liverpool's downfall this season with injuries, fixture congestion and Jurgen Klopp's lack of versatility all coming into play.
One reason that is often overlooked, however, is the form of Liverpool's anchor - Fabinho.
However, with Klopp himself saying Liverpool "will spend in the summer", it begs the question, will Fabinho remain at Anfield? If not, who could replace him?
Joao Palhinha - Fulham
Palhinha was on the radar of many clubs in summer, ultimately chosing to join Fulham for a deal worth around £20million.
In hindsight, this was a steal for Fulham's manager, Marco Silva. The defensive-midfielder has added quality to the club's midfield that they've often lacked during previous campaigns.
Manuel Ugarte - Sporting CP
Next on the list is yet another player who's career started within the Sporting CP academy.
Ugarte is a ball winning midfielder who ticks off all of Klopp's ideals in a midfielder.
The midfielder is only 21 years old but has been one of the stand out players within Sporting's team throughout the campaign.
He is currently rated at around the £22million mark but this is likely only around half of the amount an eventual deal would come to.
Sofyan Amrabat - Fiorentina
The name Sofyan Amrabat didn't carry much weight until his exceptional performances for Morocco in the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Since the commencement of the tournament, he has been linked with an abundance of clubs.
Barcelona reportedly agreed a loan deal with an option to buy for the midfielder in January.
Fabinho will be turning 30 next season, an age which is deemed 'old' in football these days.
The summer transfer window may be the last time Klopp will recieve a sizable fee for the Brazilian.
Each of these players would be ideal ways for Liverpool to improve their performance next season. Only time will tell whether or not transfers like this will be made.