The winter transfer window has been open for more than two weeks, and teams are struggling to attract reinforcements. In order to remain competitive, Liverpool, which had no return last season, decided to carry out reinforcements in a relatively weak midfield position. According to Spanish media Outlet El Nacional, manager Klopp is very keen for Liverpool to sign two midfielders from Real Madrid and is determined to bring them to Anfield in the winter window.
Liverpool have been known to have released powerhouse midfielder Wijnaldum for free last summer, but did not add to it. Currently, the Reds midfield is mainly composed of captains Henderson and Fabinho, with Keita and Thiago rotating with each other and Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jones and Milner as substitutes. Considering that Milner is 36 years old, and with Chamberlain and Keita's contract extension undecided, Jones is not yet mature, so the introduction of fresh blood is a top priority for Liverpool. This time, Klopp's two-man Kroos and Valverde are both powerful midfielders and see them as the best candidates.
Kroos, who just turned 32 at the beginning of this month, has scored three goals and three assists in 21 games in all competitions for Real Madrid this season, and his performance has remained stable. The German international's contract expires next summer and is currently worth 25 million euros, with Liverpool planning to buy Kroos at that price. Given Kroos' importance to Real Madrid, the Reds are likely to wait until the end of the season to invite him to join.
As for Valverde, he has not had many opportunities under Ancelotti this season, ranking behind Modric and new signing Camaringa at one point. The 23-year-old Uruguay international's contract doesn't expire until 2027 and is currently worth 65 million euros, and Liverpool are willing to match that price to bring him in in the winter window. In the national derby, Barville scored a killer goal in extra time and showed a certain recovery, considering that a certain depth of the bench was needed in the second half, so it is still unknown whether Real Madrid will release people.