Liverpool had an unbelievable summer transfer window.
Indeed, the Reds broke the British transfer record twice, and their new signings look to be settling in well.
Milos Kerkez is getting better and better, and while Florian Wirtz has had a slow start, he’s still a top talent.
Meanwhile, Alexander Isak is arguably the best striker in the world.
However, as with any squad, you can always improve slightly, and speaking on The Football Exchange, Troy Deeney has claimed that there’s another signing Liverpool should have made this summer.
Liverpool should’ve signed Joao Palhinha
Deeney was asked which player from another big six club Liverpool should sign.
The pundit had a little think before ultimately settling on Joao Palhinha as the player Liverpool should have gotten.
The pundit says that the £47m man would be a great option in the number six role for Liverpool to help facilitate some of the Reds’ more creative players.
“Now who would be your guy that you would sign from one of the other five classic clubs for Liverpool?” Deeney was asked.
“I’ve got a couple here actually. Again, this is very This is not a sexy name, but Palhinha,” Deeney said.
“Somebody like that that can just come in and sit in that awkward six role that can break things up and give it to the better players, without being disrespectful, I’m going to stick with Palhinha.”
Liverpool still need a defensive midfielder
As brilliant as Liverpool’s squad is at the moment, Deeney does have a point here.
Let’s not forget, Liverpool do still need that extra defensive midfield presence, and they have been looking for this sort of player for a while.
Two years ago, Liverpool bid £111m for Moises Caicedo, while, last summer, Martin Zubimendi was a Liverpool target.
Ryan Gravenberch has improved massively under Arne Slot, but Liverpool did identify that position as one that needs upgrading, and a new signing is yet to arrive in that area.
Wataru Endo provides decent depth in the midfield, but this is an area where Liverpool could add more quality depth.