The failure of Liverpool to land Martin Zubimendi in the summer transfer window has not deterred the club away from wanting to recruit a top-class defensive midfielder.
The Reds decided against bringing in a number 6 after failing to sign the Spaniard and Arne Slot has brilliantly repurposed Ryan Gravenberch to fill in that role.
The Dutch midfielder has been scintillating at the base of the Liverpool midfield and the new Reds boss has beautifully used his physical and technical ability to suit the team’s needs this season.
Gravenberch has been earning praise from all quarters but the Reds remain committed to signing a defensive midfielder in the January transfer window.
Liverpool have set aside money to sign a number 6 in January and are prepared to sell Wataru End to part-fund a move for a top-class defensive midfielder.
Rekindling their interest in Zubimendi is likely to be complicated as he is believed to be eyeing a move to Real Madrid in the future.
However, the Reds are said to be tracking a top-class solution in the Premier League ahead of the winter window.