Here we go, Liverpool agree surprise midfield transfer | OneFootball

Liverpool have agreed a surprise transfer for a promising midfielder.

It's been as quiet as it has ever been for the Reds when it comes to a transfer window in recent memory. Sure circumstances have not helped.

A managerial change late on after the season had included, Michael Edwards departing his post and Richard Hughes soon set to follow.

On top of that there was a World Cup taking place as well, which made it difficult for Liverpool to attract players, and right in the middle of that the Reds faced the ultimate rejection from their no.1 target Yan Diomande, who indicated his preference to join Paris Saint Germain.

Sure, in the middle of all of this Liverpool still somehow landed Victor Munoz.

However, as exciting as the World Cup winner's arrival is, Liverpool simply need more. The Reds are probably about four or five signings away from the ideal squad going into the season, before any sales are made.

Iraola himself indicated in his first press conference that he wanted Liverpool to make signings.

The clock is now ticking though. There's only just six weeks to go until the end of the summer transfer window and whether that will be enough time for Liverpool to get all their business done, remains to be seen.

Given the club's previous history, it looks unlikely.

Midfield is a key area where Liverpool definitely have to strengthen this summer.

The most important reinforcement has already been secured with the long-term commitment of Dominik Szoboszlai who has extended his stay with the Reds until 2031.

However, the future of Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones still hangs in the balance. It is moot what their fates hold. Mac Allister has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, meanwhile Jones is on the radar of Nottingham Forest and Inter Milan.

There's also the possibility of Trey Nyoni going out on loan to Swansea in the Championship with former Liverpool coach Vitor Matos, who is now leading the Swans, very interested in the 19-year-old.

But even before those potential departures, Liverpool's midfield could probably do with some reinforcements.

Liverpool lack a proper and conventional no.6. Ryan Gravenberch has filled that void for Arne Slot, but under Iraola, it remains to be seen whether he can be trusted to play that role.

The likelihood is that Liverpool are going to have to strengthen in that position. They've been linked with plenty of players including Lamine Camara, Mamadou Sangare and Adam Wharton - but have not pulled the trigger for anyone just yet.

As we said before the clock is ticking for Liverpool to make their move.

In light of this lack of depth in midfield, it was a surprise to see Tommy Piling not being involved in the club's pre-season tour to the United States.

The youngster has been one of Liverpool's best players at U21 level and has regularly been involved in first-team training and even first-team squads - especially last season.

However, Piling is now set for a surprise move. The reason for his omission from the tour to the United States has now become clear.

According to Ian Doyle, Liverpool have agreed for Piling to join Slovakian side MFK Zemplin Michalovce on a permanent deal.

This is a surprise, Doyle in the ECHO reports that the move is set to be completed within the next few days, with likely an announcement to follow.

The Slovakian side compete in the top flight and finished 5th in the Slovak First Division last season, narrowly missing out on European football.

They do have a few English-born players in the squad, but Piling's move is definitely a left field one and one we did not expect.

Liverpool will wish him well, and hope he can kick-start his senior career in an environment where he is much more likely to play regular first-team football.