Liverpool's interest in Boubakary Soumare could elevate if contract talks with Georginio Wijnaldum falter. Jurgen Klopp is happy with his squad and does not want to upset the apple cart too much.
There is talk of a big arrival, with Jadon Sancho and Timo Werner in the mindset of Anfield chiefs. But a midfielder is not a big priority, according to the Evening Standard.
Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are regarded as key players on Merseyside but the situation is not as simple for Wijnaldum or Naby Keita.
The latter's injury worries have made life at the Reds miserable so far while the former's contract continues to dwindle down.
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