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'Outstanding' Liverpool star is finished, transfer news confirms it

Liverpool are now ninth in the Premier League table. They were sixth and only six points adrift of Manchester City but, thanks to their 3-0 defeat on Sunday, they're now nine points away from the top ...

'Outstanding' Liverpool star is finished, transfer news confirms it

Liverpool's top-flight position is now at risk, with a nine-point gap to Manchester City after a 3-0 loss on Sunday. The pressure is on, given their poor start to the season. The club's recent transfer activity highlights their main concern: a lack of new signings. While a hefty investment in players last season, the club has only added four new faces this summer.

This limited squad depth is evident in the midfield, where the Reds struggle with minimal depth and even with all four central midfielders available. Alex Scott's future has become a focal point, with Bournemouth reportedly considering a January sale. Reports suggest that a £100m+ offer could trigger the move, and while Chelsea remains interested, Liverpool could capitalize on the situation.

If the transfer materializes, it would mean the departure of another midfielder, Alexis Mac Allister, whose contract expires in 2028. With Mac Allister's departure likely, the January transfer window could be an opportune moment for Liverpool to bolster their midfield and address their glaring weakness.

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