Gambian midfielder's transfer to Liverpool just got one step closer

An exciting African midfielder is one step closer to moving to Liverpool.

The Reds are almost certain to explore the possibility of bringing in another midfielder over the next few months.

Liverpool have been looking at several options and, provided the right player becomes available at the right price, there is every chance they will be prepared to make a move.

It's becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the problems Andoni Iraola is having when it comes to finding a suitable role for Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai.

Both players are on substantial wages and have long-term contracts at Anfield, but neither has quite convinced in the roles required of them.

The issue is that Liverpool need midfielders who can dictate possession, move the ball quickly and provide the necessary control when operating in a double pivot.

At the moment, neither Gravenberch nor Szoboszlai appears particularly comfortable fulfilling those demands.

How Liverpool's midfield has transformed

Perhaps the biggest irony is that Alexis Mac Allister and Trey Nyoni look considerably more natural in those positions.

The Argentine was seemingly halfway out of the door during the summer, while Nyoni is still a teenager finding his feet in senior football. Yet both have arguably offered Iraola more of what he needs from his midfield.

Liverpool are certainly not short of potential targets.

Lamine Camara is one name who has attracted particularly close attention from the recruitment team, with the Reds monitoring his development for some time.

However, he might not be the only midfielder capable of addressing the problems at Anfield. Liverpool have several options on their radar, and there could be a few surprises as they look to reshape their midfield.

One thing is becoming clear: Iraola needs reinforcements, and the club cannot afford to ignore that.

Sheriff Bah one step closer to Liverpool

Liverpool have recently increased their scouting network across the globe, and that saw them buy Mor Talla Ndiaye from the African continent.

Now, they could be signing another.

Sheriff Bah has already spent two weeks at Liverpool's academy over the course of August, and caught the eye.

He's now impressing for Gambia's U23 national team, registering this beautiful assist on his debut. It's very Coutinho esque and Bah is known for being a similar sort of player to Coutinho.

Having turned 18-years-old in September, Bah is eligible to sign for Liverpool in January.

And he's just earned a call-up to Gambia's senior national team. Given the new work-permit requirements a call-up actually makes Bah's transfer to Liverpool a lot easier, if he can make an appearance.

Senior international appearances can help players accrue significant points in order to qualify for a work-permit. So Bah's call-up now puts him a step closer to making that move to Liverpool a reality.