Liverpool midfield target almost CERTAIN to conclude transfer

Liverpool have a midfield target on their minds and he's almost certain to be on the move.

It's rare for the Reds to be linked with a player that's unobtainable. In certain cases, Richard Hughes might be required to work his magic and strike a genius deal, but the club only really engages in links if there's a great enough likelihood that a successful deal will come from their interest.

Liverpool are a force to be reckoned with in the transfer market, especially after revealing their financial capabilities in the last summer window, spending a record-breaking £450m on recruitment.

But it's clear that not all of the problem areas were addressed, despite the large spend, and with expectations high for Liverpool to deliver success, we may get a few more outlandish transfer fees.

Midfield is the next position in need of some TLC and it's 'almost certain' that a move will happen.

Baleba is destined to leave Brighton

According to CaughtOffside, the current feeling on the South coast is that Carlos Baleba will leave Brighton in the next 12 months, be that through a move this January or later at the end of the season.

In their report, it's claimed that Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham and Bayern Munich are all interested in signing the €100m-rated player, who is still highly regarded in spite of his recent form.

Mark Brus heard from his sources on the situation this week and said: "Brighton are fielding multiple enquiries for Baleba this month. There are teams who would ideally bring him in this January, but the message is that that won't be possible. No one realistically expects him to stay beyond the summer, though."

It's later claimed that 'Liverpool's interest could also be something to keep an eye on' as Arne Slot's squad could be 'seen as more tempting' following last season's unexpected Premier League triumph.

From looking at the 22-year-old Cameroon international's profile, it's clear that Ryan Gravenberch could be a problem for him, since they both perform similar roles in their respective teams, and the current speculation over the Dutchman is that Liverpool are looking to offer him a new contract.

In that sense, perhaps this move doesn't make that much sense for the Reds, although Gravenberch's midfield partner Curtis Jones is one of the few workmen that Liverpool haven't offered a new deal to, so the Englishman could make way for Baleba, despite his good form.

Alternatively, the Reds are also interested in Fabian Hurzeler's star winger Yankuba Minteh, who is one of the hopefuls to replace Mohamed Salah when he decides to conclude his Liverpool chapter.

The Seagulls are a club that's littered with outstanding players, and Liverpool could very easily find themselves getting carried away with a number of them. Whether someone like Baleba would be a good fit is yet to be seen, but his talent is clear for all to see. Right now, nothing should be ruled out.

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