Liverpool could be set to turn out next season with a youthful new side if they manage to pip rivals Manchester United to the signing of Eduardo Camavinga. The Frenchman looks likely to be leaving Rennes this summer with one year remaining on his current deal, and he would arrive at Anfield as one of the highest rated teenagers on the continent.
The Reds are still on the hunt for a midfielder after Gini Wijnaldum left the club earlier in the summer.
The Dutchman failed to agree terms with the Liverpool hierarchy, and the same could be true for Jordan Henderson according to recent reports.
Owners FSG have operated with the philosophy of recruiting young talent since their takeover in 2010, and their business so far this summer, along with the potential business to come, reflects that.
Express Sport takes a look at how Liverpool could line up next season if they lure in Camavinga from Rennes.
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Defence: Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson are two of the easiest choices Klopp has to make when setting out his teamsheet every week.
The pair carry so much attacking threat down the flanks, providing bags of energy and expert delivery once they get into crossing positions.
Having Virgil van Dijk back in the side will feel like a new signing in itself after his long injury lay-off last campaign.
Meanwhile, Ibrahima Konate was added to Liverpool’s ranks earlier in the summer, arriving at Anfield with a serious reputation in German football.
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Midfield: Fabinho, Thiago, Camavinga
This trio would complete a relatively new-look midfield compared to when they won the Premier League title in 2020.
Thiago is a technically gifted playmaker who has not quite found his range since switching from Bayern Munich, but when he does, the 30-year-old will be a real asset for Liverpool.
Fabinho will move back into the No 6 role in which he only featured sparsely last year having been called back into central defence due to injuries.
Then comes Camavinga, the youngster wanted by a host of European clubs including rivals Manchester United.
At just 18 years old, the Frenchman already has an abnormal amount of experience under his belt. A move to Liverpool may just be the next stage in a long and productive career.
Jordan Henderson, Curtis Jones and James Milner are among the back-up options to call upon.
Attack: Salah, Firmino, Mane
One of the most famous attacking lines in world football needs no introductions whatsoever.
Although a case could be made to suggest all three of them are now past the peak of their powers, they are still brimming with goals and big game experience.
Capable deputies wait in the wings such as Diogo Jota and Harvey Elliot, but it is certainly not time for Klopp to be thinking about major changes to his front line just yet.
Liverpool’s new-look XI with Camavinga: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Thiago, Camavinga, Salah, Firmino, Mane
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