#4 Naby Keita, Adam Lallana, Jordan Henderson
Uff, this is a mouth-watering prospect, isn’t it? Once upon a time, Liverpool had the most diverse midfield in the Premier League with Javier Mascherano guarding the defence, Xabi Alonso setting the tempo and creating from deep, and Steven Gerrard running the show with his near-perfect box-to-box displays.
Indeed, it was the best trio during its peak; it had everything a manager craves from his midfield: defensive balance, creativity and directness.
And Liverpool can once again get such a combination if they sign Naby Keita. The RB Leipzig midfielder had a stunning debut season in the Bundesliga, helping his team finish second in their first ever Bundesliga outing.
From defensive awareness to silky ball-control, Keita has everything a manager wants in a midfielder. If paired with the creative abilities of Adam Lallana and the tenacious ways of Jordan Henderson, Liverpool will have a very all-round midfield capable of competing for the Premier League title.
