Liverpool are reportedly ready to "try again" to lure midfielder Fede Valverde away from Real Madrid with Jurgen Klopp looking to bolster his options in the middle of the pitch.
Klopp had identified Aurelien Tchouameni as his number one midfield target for the summer, but the Frenchman opted for a move to the European champions in a deal worth £85 million.
In a deadline day scramble, due to injuries, Liverpool brought in Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus, but reports suggested the Reds wanted to sign Madrid man Valverde.
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AS reported Liverpool were willing to part with £85 million in order to add the Uruguayan midfielder to their ranks, but the sale of Casemiro to Manchester United meant Madrid were unwilling to part with Valverde.
It is claimed Liverpool will try to sign Valverde again next summer with midfield additions needed at Anfield. Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham is among the names touted to be targeted by Klopp.
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