Liverpool to battle world's richest club for midfielder

Liverpool's midfield has been one of the biggest talking points at Anfield this season.

Andoni Iraola has enjoyed a steady start to his first campaign in Merseyside, but the Reds currently sit fourth, nine points off Arsenal in first.

A lack of balance in the midfield is something that has concerned many supporters early in Iraola's tenure, although the recent performances of Trey Nyoni have gone some way to quell these concerns.

Liverpool are still being linked with an abundance of midfield options ahead of the winter window opening though, and a new report states they are ready to go to war with the world's richest club for one star.

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Tom Bischof is enjoying an excellent season at Bayern Munich, with the 21-year-old starting all but one game in the Champions League and becoming a frequent option from the bench domestically.

Bayern's midfield maestro has earned four caps for Germany and his impressive form and massive potential is now attracting interest from clubs abroad.

Liverpool are one of the clubs reportedly following Bischof's development, but Newcastle are also very interested.

That's according to an update from Ekrem Konur, which states that both the Reds and the Magpies are interested, but that Bayern are hesitant to sell and a departure from Bavaria doesn't feel imminent.

When Newcastle were bought out by their current owners, many believed the North East club had become the richest club in world football.

That economic power hasn't really translated to on-pitch success though, with the club only winning a Carabao Cup since the takeover.

Now Newcastle have the chance to get one over on Liverpool, who signed Alexander Isak from St James' Park in a controversial deal back in 2025.

The Reds will likely continue to monitor Bischof, but with Bayern reluctant to sell any deal may have to wait for a while.

Liverpool need to reinforce their midfield now, but the odds appear stacked against them in the pursuit of Bischof.