Klopp's surprise winter signing - he'll be a World Cup player and come for free

Liverpool will have to measure their strength against their most recent bête noire in Europe: Real Madrid. The reason for this is as follows: the kings of the Old Continent will be the Reds' opponents in the last 16 of the Champions League. However, this article will focus on their plans in the market.

According to reports in La Gazzetta dello Sport, Jürgen Klopp's side are keeping an eye on Adrien Rabiot (27). The midfielder, who is currently at Juventus, has the option of a free transfer in 2023. An opportunity that they can take advantage of at Anfield.

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However, it is worth remembering that this is not his only option for a move to the Premier League. The reason? Chelsea are also pining for the French professional. That being the case, the London outfit will have to move fast if they are to land Rabiot.

Indeed, there has already been speculation that he could return to the Parc des Princes to re-sign for Paris Saint-Germain. In that respect, the 2021-2022 Ligue 1 winner will find fierce competition in the Premier League for the Vecchia Signora's winger. The Adrien Rabiot story is over.

He will replace Naby Keita

Although his departure is expected to be complicated, the fact is that the Reds will be one of the most active teams in the winter transfer window. Injuries have taken their toll on Pool, who have up to four players out with long-term injuries. We are talking about Arthur, Naby Keïta, Diogo Jota and Luis Díaz.