The transfer window may be shut at the moment but, that hasn't stopped Liverpool from being linked with new players.

The Anfield outfit have a lot of issues that still need to be resolved among their ranks and, if they don't manage to do that soon, they could end up falling massively behind their title rivals.

At the moment, they're unbeaten across all competitions but, with Manchester City actually winning all five of their opening Premier League games, it's clear that it's going to be a struggle for any club to de-throne them from the top spot.

Arsenal are three points behind the Cityzens while Liverpool are now six adrift.

Indeed, once the international break is over with, the Reds' first game back is against Man City so, this could already be a season-defining clash.

By the time January comes around, everyone will have a better idea of what to expect from Liverpool so, having a shortlist of players to potentially bring in would be massively useful.

But, with Julian Ward set to be appointed as the Reds' new sporting director , nobody knows which way he's going to take things which is why this surprise transfer needs to be sanctioned.

Liverpool's main problem area at the moment is their midfield.