A new potential transfer target has now been identified in the wake of Naby Keita’s latest injury.

Liverpool are under even greater pressure to sign a new midfielder this summer following Naby Keita’s recent injury and a new potential transfer target has now been identified.

Liverpool have been eyeing AC Milan’s Ismael Bennacer for some time, according to Italian outlet La Gazzetta Dello Sport (via Paisley Gates).

According to the report, Liverpool are exploring the possibility of moving the midfielder in the remaining days of the transfer window and although Milan are unwilling to let go of any of their key players, Bennacer has a €42m release clause. pounds sterling in his Contract.

Liverpool had their worst start to the Premier League season in a decade, becoming one of five clubs to fail to record a single win in their opening three league games after a humiliating loss to Manchester United on Monday night.

The most obvious problem in the squad is the current midfield injury crisis with Thiago Alcantara, Curtis Jones, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and now Naby Keita all sidelined with various issues.

With only James Milner, Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Harvey Elliott to choose from, there is no doubt that the powers of Anfield will have to solve these problems with a midfield signing to cover not only injuries, but themselves for improve those that can currently be chosen.

It’s no secret that the Merseysiders intended to bring a fresh prospect to their midfield this summer after Aurélien Tchouameni agreed a personal deal with the club ahead of the Champions League final in the end of last season. That wasn’t to be the case and Tchouameni joined Real Madrid instead, but now Jurgen Klopp can make up for the disappointment by signing Bennacer as he’s the perfect alternative for the midfielder who refused a move to Merseyside.

According to FBref, the newly signed Real Madrid youngster has been the second most comparable player after Bennacer in the last 12 months, with the pair sharing many similarities in their style of play in midfield.

The two attacking midfielders topped their pass success rate (86.9% vs. 86.5%), success rate under pressure (32.4% vs. 35.8%) and passes received ( 91.7% vs. 94.3% close to (FBref), proving that signing Bennacer could be a great fit for the player profile they already wanted to sign.

Hailed as “complete” by manager Stefano Pioli, Bennacer is in the top 1% of his position mates in Europe’s top five leagues for successful dribbles, as well as the top 10% for progressive passes and interceptions, and made showing consistency in his attribute as Liverpool shout out. With that in mind, signing the gem from AC Milan could be a major blow to the Reds regaining their form and strengthening their challenge for more trophies, but FSG will need to act quickly with just eight days to finalize a deal Am The La transfer window closes next Thursday