Liverpool have named Crystal Palace star Cheick Doucoure as their number one transfer target this summer, according to a report.
The Reds have already completed three additions to their midfield this summer, with Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Wataru Endo all joining the club.
But that has been offset by departures, with both Fabinho and club captain Jordan Henderson moving to the Saudi Pro League. With James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all released, manager Jurgen Klopp is eyeing up other options.And they are reportedly targeting a deal for Doucoure before the window shuts - but they will have to spend big., the Reds are desperate to complete a deal for the 24-year-old Mali international, having assigned him as the key target for the remainder of the window.
And with the Reds already missing out on Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia to Chelsea, they are now having to turn to other options to fill the problematic defensive midfield spot. It is claimed they will go 'Speaking ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Newcastle on Sunday, Klopp spoke about how there is 'not a lot of space for failure' when it comes to transfers.
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