Crazy signings, Klopp's three options for the best defence in the world

As Liverpool look to strengthen their defensive line, they have identified three promising defenders as top targets for the January transfer window, according to sources close to Football Insider. Wolfsburg's Maxence Lacroix, Sporting Lisbon's Gonçalo Inácio and Sao Paulo's Lucas Beraldo are in the Merseyside club's sights.

The decision to prioritise a new centre-back intensified following the knee injury suffered by Joel Matip, as revealed by Football Insider last Friday. With the 32-year-old facing months on the sidelines due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury, Jurgen Klopp is keen to bolster the Reds rearguard in January.

Maxence Lacroix, 23, figures to be a long-term target for Liverpool, with Klopp a noted admirer of the French defender. Despite his youth, Lacroix has already made 113 appearances for Wolfsburg and has started every Bundesliga game this season when available.

Options to replace Matip

Gonçalo Inácio, another centre-back in the spotlight, has emerged as a key player for both Sporting Lisbon and the Portugal national team. At just 22, Inácio has made 19 appearances in all competitions this season, establishing himself as an attractive option for Liverpool. Lucas Beraldo: Lucas Beraldo, the youngest option on the list at the age of 20, has played 19 games in all competitions this season, establishing himself as an attractive option for Liverpool.