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Despite finishing 4th in the league this season, Liverpool have drawn many admirers for their style of play. The Red's reached the Champions League final in style with 46 goals, playing open and attractive football along the way.
Although Liverpool finished 15 points off the champions Manchester City, they proved to be a thorn in the side of Pep Guardiola's men, ending their unbeaten record in a 4-3 win back in January and knocking them out of the Champions League 5-1 on aggregate.
The addition of Virgil Van Dijk for £75 million in January added some much need solidity to The Red's defense, whilst the goals of Mohammed Salah helped to fire Liverpool to a Champions League final, where they will take on Real Madrid this Saturday in Kiev.
Liverpool have broken the Champions League all-time goal scoring record, notching up 46 goals. Their frightening attack saw them past Porto, Man City and Roma on their way to the Champions League final.
It certainly seems as if Liverpool may be the team to challenge Manchester City next season for their Premier League crown. The Red's have appeared to have the Manchester club's number in recent times and if Liverpool can spend right in the summer then they may push Guardiola's men close next time around.
With the rumored departure of Emre Can, the Liverpool boss will hope to strengthen in that area, they are also billed to complete the signing of Naby Keita from RB Lepizig who is adept as a box-to-box midfielder.
They will also hope to add depth to their squad, as fighting on 4 fronts next season will require adequate strength in reserve.
#1 Christian Pulisic
Jurgen Klopp has had previous interest in signing the highly rated Christian Pulisic from his previous employers Borussia Dortmund. Liverpool were reported to have had bids turned down for the highly rated American attacking midfielder in 2016.
Pulisic has only 2 years left on his contract and Dortmund could be tempted to sell, particularly if Liverpool come in with a strong enough offer for the American international.
The 19-year-old's attributes fit the profile of Liverpool's style of play perfectly. The American's ability to dribble at high speed and comfortably using either foot, makes him the perfect fit for Liverpool's fluid attack.
Pulisic also posses tremendous work rate, averaging over 10.2 kilometers a game, which would suit Liverpool's aggressive pressing game.
Pulisic's versatility means he can fill in an area in Liverpool's attack and can be used effectively in rotation during hectic fixture schedules.
At 19-years of age Pulisic has already drawn many admirers. His age would make him an excellent long term investment for Liverpool and his attributes would suit The Red's perfectly.
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#2 Jamaal Lascelles
Defense has been a problem for Liverpool in recent times, however they have improved in this area ever since signing Virgil Van Dijk from Southampton last January for a fee of £75 million.
Although Van Dijk has been an improvement in this area, question marks still surround Dejan Lovren, who has come in for much criticism this season.
After impressing for Newcastle United this season, Jamal Lascelles has emerged as a potential summer transfer target for Liverpool as they look to improve defensively.
Lascelles would bring leadership to the Liverpool team, he was made Newcastle captain at age 22, so Lascelles is no stranger to taking on considerable responsibility despite being of a young age.
Lascelles' calmness on the ball and reluctance to dive into challenges would stand him in good stead to play in Jurgen Klopp's system, given the high line Liverpool adopt in most of their matches.
The 24-year old is also a threat from set pieces and has 3 goals to his name in the season just passed. Lascelles style would compliment Van Dijk, with the former able to push ahead of the defensive line, making interceptions, while the latter drops deeper to wins aerial duels.
#3 Lucas Torreira
With the expected departure of Emre Can to Juventus this summer, Liverpool will be hoping to bolster their midfield options this summer. The Reds had been linked to Napoli's Jorginho, however they look set to lose out on him with serious interest from Manchester City.
Liverpool look set to turn their interest to Sampdoria defensive midfielder Lucas Torreira. Torreira has a buyout clause of £21.8 million which is excellent value in today's market. With 4 goals, 36 key passes and an 88% pass success rate, Torreira is an accomplished midfielder at just 22 years of age.
Liverpool would not only get a highly promising player for decent money, but also a very dynamic midfielder that can play different roles.
Although only 5 foot 6, the Uruguayan posses excellent physicality as well as strong stats in tackling and intercepting balls.
Torreira is also adept on the ball and at playing balls from deep, this is the kind of dynamic player Liverpool will need to look towards should they lose Emre Can, and Torreira's ability to not just break up play, but to create from deep would make him a worthwhile replacement.
#4 Alisson
The goalkeeping position has been a problem for Liverpool this season, with both Simon Mingolet and Loris Karius failing to impress.
The highly rated Roma goalkeeper Alisson has been linked with a move to the top European clubs ahead of the summer transfer market, and Liverpool are reported to be in for him.
Liverpool meet Real Madrid this weekend in the UEFA Champions League final. But aswell as contesting the most prestigious trophy in Europe, both will also be vying for the services of the Roma goalkeeper in the summer transfer window with both clubs keen on improving their goalkeeping position.
Alisson is a very adept ball playing goalkeeper and quick off his line, which would compliment the high defensive line that Liverpool like to play under Jurgen Klopp.
Despite keen interest, Roma manager Eusebio Di Francesco has taken a hard line on the availability of the highly sought after shot stopper.
Roma will certainly be keen to keep hold of their Brazilian goalkeeper who played a big part in them reaching the Champions League semi-final this season.
#5 Nabil Fekir
Liverpool have been strongly linked with Olympique Lyon forward Nabil Fekir. Fekir would add to an already formidable Liverpool attack that consists of Sadio Mane, Mohammed Salah and Roberto Firmino.
In 40 appearances for Lyon this season, Fekir scored 23 goals and assisted 9 goals. Fekir very much fits the profile of Liverpool's style of play as an impressive technical player that can set up goals aswell as score them.
Fekir's goal threat would make him a likely contender for Sadio Mane's spot in the current Liverpool side, however the Senegalese international has performed admirably for the Red's this season as they charged to the Champions League final.
With Liverpool fighting on 4 fronts next season, squad depth will be important and competition for places will be important.
Fekir's impressive performances have also earned him a place in Didier Deschamps 23 man squad for the upcoming World Cup..
Talks between the clubs appear to be pretty serious and Liverpool will be expected to pay roughly £70 million for the highly rated French star if they are to acquire his services.
