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After years of success with Michael Edwards heading up recruitment, Liverpool have hit a difficult spell in the transfer market.
No longer the team one step ahead of the game, the Reds currently find themselves scrambling for signings
Midfield remains the problem position for Jurgen Klopp, as was made even clearer during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea
the Times yesterday claimed Klopp's side were offered the chance to sign Enzo Fernandez for £15m in the summer of 2022 -
Being unable to land big-name stars like Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni when Madrid come calling is one thing.
But what about claims that up-and-coming talents have slid by?
An unfortunate habit of missing out on players with great potential may have continued -
João Gomes put in a hugely impressive performance at Old Trafford, completing more tackles (four) than any other player, winning 10 of his 16 duels
The 22-year-old is set to play a huge role for Wolves this season, if last night's display is anything to go by
The Reds were mentioned as a possible destination for Gomes last year while still at Flamengo in Brazil - and he made little secret of his admiration of the club when quizzed on such links in his homeland.
Gomes
"Liverpool is a team I would play for,"
"I have the greatest desire to play. Playing for the Champions League is my biggest dream and that of my family, my biggest dream in football." In a separate interview with AS, he then described Thiago Alcantara as a player he looks to for inspiration.
Wolves ended up paying a fee of £15m to secure his services during the January transfer window
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