They don't have to pay for him and he's the ideal candidate to replace van Dijk

Last season was a clear sign that Liverpool needs to make changes in its squad and above all think about the future of the team, because although we have in our ranks world-class players like Alisson Becker, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, it is necessary to start thinking about the players who will take their positions within the club and if in the process the board can save money, they will surely do it.

The Anfield board will have to manage the budget for the next transfer window if they want to sign all the players they want, because although the vast majority of them are young, that does not mean they will be cheap.

In that sense, Liverpool is set to be one of the most active teams during this summer's transfer window, in which they will prioritize strengthening and reinforcing two areas of the field, defense and midfield. For the midfield, Jürgen Klopp has three names that are a priority (although they are not the only ones) and they are Alexis Mac Allister, Manu Koné and Képhren Thuram.

For the defensive zone, the possibility of making inroads in the Bundesliga market has been discussed, thanks to the knowledge of the Reds' new sporting director, Jorg Schmadtke, who could help close deals such as that of Micky van den Ven, Wolfsburg's central defender valued at 18 million euros according to Transfermarkt. However, Klopp and his coaching staff believe that the ideal replacement for Virgil van Dijk is already at the club and it is Joe Gomez.

What has Joe Gomez achieved at Anfield?

Joe Gomez 26-year-old central defender has been part of Klopp's team during the club's most recent golden era. Despite not being a regular starter, Jürgen Klopp believes he has what it takes to play for Liverpool for the next "two or three years," according to Goal's Neil Jones.