Prem talisman to be subject of January bid if Liverpool gamble backfires

Prem talisman to be subject of January bid if Liverpool gamble backfires

TEAMtalk Media Group·2021-09-05 06:00

Liverpool could relent on their gamble to not replace Georginio Wijnaldum by launching a January raid for an England midfielder, according to pundit Kevin Campbell.The Redskept their powder dry this summer despite their title rivals splashing the cash. Ibrahima Konate did arrive for £36m, though Liverpool recouped over £42m in player sales to emerge with a small profit.Replacing the ever-reliable Wijnaldum appeared high on their agenda in the early stages of the window. But despite widespread links to a plethora of options, a direct replacement did not arrive.Instead, Jurgen Klopp appears content to give Harvey Elliot a chance to shine. The teenager operated primarily in the forward line while on loan with Blackburn last year. However, he has been deployed in a midfield role with Liverpool this season.Elliot has impressed thus far, even keeping Thiago Alcantara out of the eleven. But ex-Arsenal and Everton striker Campbell believes Liverpool will strike in January if their transfer gamble goes on to backfire.Southampton ace James Ward-Prowse’s future appeared uncertain at one stage this summer. Aston Villa were credited with interest, and reportedly saw a ‘derisory’ bid quickly turned down.But according to Goal’s Neil Jones, Liverpool also explored the idea of signing the set-piece specialist.While it’s acknowledged no bid was ever made, Campbell, expects that to change if Liverpool are struggling in winter.If Liverpool are struggling around the Christmas period I think that is a signing they may look at in January,” Campbell told Football Insider.Ward-Prowse is a brilliant player and I can see him at Liverpool. What I like about him is that there is no hullabaloo. He goes out there, does his job and is always fit.If they are struggling in that midfielder [area] I think he is a player they would look at.Ten things you didnt know about Englands next opponent AndorraMeanwhile, Liverpool attacker Sheyi Ojo has insisted the time is now to make a genuine impact in first-team football before dropping another exit hint.Ojo, 24, was recently loaned out for the seventh time when leaving for Millwall on transfer deadline day. Ive played quite a few games already but I think, especially this season, its time for me to really kick on now and show what I can really do, he told Millwalls official website.Step up and be the difference. A lot of players and managers have said that about me in the past and I feel like its time to really step into that light. Be the difference and try and help Millwall the best that I can.Ojo went on to insist a successful stint at The Den will put him in a strong position next season when returning to Liverpool. However, he did hint he fully expects his long-term future will likely be away from Anfield.I feel like that would put me in a strong position hopefully for next season, going back to Liverpool, and move on from there, concluded Ojo.READ MORE: Ronaldo, Chelsea signings snubbed as Phil Thompson names true difference making deal

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