Liverpool one step closer to dream right-back transfer after Fabrizio Romano update | OneFootball

Fabrizio Romano's latest update puts Liverpool one step closer to their dream target.

Let's be honest, this summer isn't shaping up to be quite as exciting as last year's transfer window.

At this stage 12 months ago, Liverpool had already secured Jeremie Frimpong and were pushing hard to complete deals for Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike.

This summer, Victor Munoz is the only new arrival through the door so far, while several players have already moved on.

A lot of that can be attributed to the World Cup. Transfer activity is often slower during a major international tournament, and that's understandable. For many players, representing their country at a World Cup is the pinnacle of their career. With the tournament only coming around once every four years, it's no surprise that many are focused solely on performing on the biggest stage.

Selling clubs are also likely to be reluctant to do business until the tournament is over, hoping strong performances will drive up the value of their players.

Right now, it feels very much like the calm before the storm. And when the market really starts moving, Liverpool could find themselves at the centre of a very busy window.

After all, there is still plenty of work to be done.

Richard Hughes' itinerary includes replacing Mo Salah, signing a centre-back, right-back and potentially more midfielders. At the same time, he may also need to replace Cody Gakpo.

That's before we even discuss the midfield situation.

Liverpool on paper don't look like a team in dire need of midfield reinforcements. However, that's before you take into account the fact that Curtis Jones is clearly angling to move. Alexis Mac Allister is also open to an adventure elsewhere. Who knows what the future holds for Wataru Endo.

And on top of that, let's be honest Liverpool do need a holding midfielder. The Reds still haven't replaced Fabinho since he left the club.

There's a lack of proper true no.6s in the market. A lot of teams don't really play with a sitting midfielder anymore. The game has become a lot more dynamic and fluid and it means a player like Fabinho needs to do a lot more.

Arguably though the most interesting area of the pitch that Liverpool could strengthen is the right-back department.

Liverpool don't quite trust Jeremie Frimpong in that role and it remains to be seen how fit Conor Bradley comes back from his injury.

Given the uncertainty, change is needed.