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Liverpool are looking to land a midfield this January who has earned comparisons with Xabi Alonso
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Liverpool are looking to sign a player likened to Xabi Alonso in the January transfer window, 16 years after the Spaniard left for Real Madrid. Alonso spent five successful seasons at Liverpool between 2004 and 2009, working brilliantly in midfield with his expert passing ability and intelligence on the pitch. The Reds have missed that control since his departure all those years ago, though, and is something Arne Slot seemingly wants to bring back to Anfield. With Liverpool currently top of the Premier League, now seems the perfect time to strike and land some key targets as they attempt to continue their title challenge. According to TBR Football, Liverpool are interested in signing Javi Guerra from Valencia in the January transfer window, having been left impressed by his intelligence both on-and-off the ball. A central midfielder who likes to keep the play ticking with his passing, Guerra would perfectly suit Arne Slot's more measured approach to possession at Liverpool this season. He is a strong runner as well, though, capable of covering ground to help with defensive and attacking duties. Still only 21, Guerra has earned comparisons to former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso for his ability on the ball, and is impressing at Valencia this season. The report states that Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham have all shown an interest in the young Spaniard in recent months, though, meaning Liverpool will have to act fast to secure his signature. Though he has a release clause of £84m, Caught Offside reported in September that Valencia might listen to offers around the £25m mark. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Valued at £16. 6m by Transfermarkt, Guerra's contract expires in 2027, when he'll be just 24-years-old. In Four Four Two's view, this certainly feels like a transfer that could happen in January for Liverpool. After missing out on Martin Zubimendi in the summer, the Reds have managed to adapt well with Ryan Gravenberch and Curtis Jones at the base of the midfield. Guerra seems like the perfect option to slot straight into the side, however, and would fit in well with the controlled tactics Slot has implemented so well onto his Liverpool side this term. Ryan is a staff writer for Four Four Two, joining the team full-time in October 2022. He first joined Future in December 2020, working across Four Four Two, Golf Monthly, Rugby World and Advnture's websites, before eventually earning himself a position with Four Four Two permanently. After graduating from Cardiff University with a degree in Journalism and Communications, Ryan earned a NCTJ qualification to further develop as a writer while a Trainee News Writer at Future. Why Christian Pulisic may have landed himself in hot water with Donald Trump celebration Manchester United exclusive: Fabrizio Romano reveals Sporting agreement this January - and which players are being 'monitored' Liverpool signing Bundesliga superstar is 'no secret', with agreement looking to follow: report Four Four Two is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. ©
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