Murphy: Liverpool need to sign Gueye in January, you need the best player for such an important position

Former Liverpool midfielder Murphy urges his old club to sign Mark Gueye in the winter transfer window. He suggested that "all efforts" must be made to sign Gueye in January to relieve the pressure on Van Dijk.

On the transfer deadline early last month, the Red Army reached a deal with Crystal Palace worth 35 million pounds, but it fell through because Crystal Palace failed to find a suitable replacement. A number of Europe's top clubs, including Real Madrid, are now keeping tabs on Gueye, with former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy believing his old club must make a move when the transfer window opens in the New Year.

"There are about 11 weeks until the transfer window opens. Will they make short-term adjustments in January, or directly pay the required fee to sign Gueye? I will choose to sign Gueye in January. Maybe Crystal Palace will not agree, but he is very suitable in many aspects."

"He is familiar with the league and does not need time to adapt. He is calm. , fast, and a good player. He has all the qualities needed for a central defender. "

"I will go all out to get Guey and his team, just like Liverpool tried to sign Van Dijk from Southampton at the last moment. The deal failed, but Liverpool managed to sign him in the next transfer window. For such an important position, you need the best or the best players you want. "

"In the short term, it would be a big problem for Liverpool if Van Dijk was injured, and Konate has proven that he can overcome the slump. His performance last season was very consistent and was his best season. We know he has what it takes. Gomez is also healthy and capable. "

"Before the transfer window closes, I think Gueye is more important than Isaac. Van Dijk will probably stay fit, he has a good habit of staying fit for most of the season. He is in very good physical condition and centre-back is probably the position that sees the least movement. "