3 attacking midfielders Liverpool should target in January to get the front three firing again

After starting a season with seven consecutive wins in the Premier League and Champions League, Liverpool struggled in the last nine games and won only three of them.

Liverpool's midfield, in particular, was poor in those games and failed to create any sort of chances for their attackers. The Reds' front three who scored over 90 goals last season are struggling to find the back of the net regularly this campaign.

Phillipe Coutinho's departure to Barcelona in the January transfer window last season left a huge void to fill in the squad and the Reds often look clueless with the ball in the middle third of the pitch without the Brazillian star.

With the winter transfer window opening in a few months, here is a list of three attacking midfielders Liverpool could target this January.

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#3 Luis Alberto

Luis Alberto is a revelation since his move to Lazio.

Liverpool fans must be kicking themselves after seeing the performances of Luis Alberto in the Serie A. The former Red is a revelation since his move to Lazio in 2016, emerging as one of the star players in the Italian top division.

The Spanish international scored eight goals last season and finished as the assist king of the Serie A with 16 assists. His performances in the league also caught the attention of the Spanish manager Julen Lopetegui, who handed him his first senior cap in November 2017.

The Lazio man is a technically strong player who is happy to play on either of the wings or even as the central attacking midfielder. His penchant for scoring and laying on goals for others is a key characteristic of his time at the Stadio Olimpico.

Barcelona's academy graduate will help Liverpool break down deep defences and add the extra spark in Reds' midfield which they are lacking since the departure of Phillipe Countiho. His work-rate and unselfishness perfectly fits the Jurgen Klopp style at Liverpool and could prove to be the final piece missing in the jigsaw.

#2 Lorenzo Insigne

The finest Italian striker of his generation

One of the most talented Italian players of his generation, Insigne is making his presence felt with his wonderful displays. The 27-year-old scored seven goals and assisted further three in the opening ten Serie A games this season.

Best known for his dribbling, vision, and passing skills, he is at his best when playing behind the striker. He is also pretty versatile and can play on either wing or even as a striker.

He often finds the best pass for attackers to thrive on and is capable of scoring goals from the distance as well. His most prolific season was in 2016-2017 when he scored 18 goals and provided nine assists in the league.

Let alone Serie A, Insigne is one of the best players in entire Europe. If he adapts in the way Salah did then Liverpool might find themselves with one of the best strike forces in the world of football.

He was linked with Liverpool to replace Phillipe Coutinho in the last summer transfer window. This can prove to be a brilliant signing for the club as he is capable of providing them with the creativity in the middle, which they are lacking since the departure of Coutinho.

#1 Nabil Fekir

Nabil Fekir has scored 16 goals this season.

The Lyon captain, Nabil Fekir was linked heavily with Liverpool during the last summer, however, his move to Liverpool was dramatically broken down in the last moments as the Reds hesitated to sign the player after conducting his medical tests prior to his potential move to Anfield.

Known for his speed, dribbling and technical abilities, Fekir made his debut in 2013 and became a first-team regular within a year. He scored 13 goals in his second season in the Ligue 1 and was awarded the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Season award. He was also a part of the Ligue 1 Team of the Season in the 2014-2015 season.

He struggled with injuries in the 2015-2016 season and was able to make only nine appearances in the league. He returned to full fitness in the 2016-2017 season and played a vital role in Lyon's fourth-place finish.

Nabil Fekir is also an integral part of France's national team set-up and was a part of France's FIFA World Cup 2018 winning squad. He played 18 times for his national team so far, scoring two goals.