Liverpool issued Kylian Mbappe transfer notice when the January window opens

Former Liverpool star John Barnes has advised Jurgen Klopp not to sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain – unless he can play at center-back.

The reigning champions struggled to keep up the fierce pace they showed last season, with a loss at Southampton on Monday night leaving them tied with Manchester United at the top, with their rivals holding a game in hand.

Now that the January transfer window is open, Liverpool could enter the market to sign reinforcements but, although Mbappe is one of the most coveted players in world football, Barnes believes the priority should be to strengthen the defense. .

“Mbappe is a fantastic player but the front zones are not a position in which Liverpool need to strengthen themselves, but if he can play the center-back they should have him in January,” he said at BonusBetCodes.co.uk

“If Liverpool pull away and finish lower, he won’t come to Liverpool – then they should be worried about this season. If there is a possibility of having him in January, you could go and get him, but he there is not.

“In the short term, Mbappe is not Liverpool’s answer. Liverpool are strong in attacking positions and have great depth in midfield, but the center-back position is one that really needs to be addressed.

“What Liverpool want are hungry players whether they are top level or not – the success of the club is the most important thing.

“If someone comes in and upsets the apple cart and wants to be more important than anyone – like Neymar for example, who is one of the best players in the world but would not be suitable for Liverpool – it could destabilize the respect of the group and harmony.

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“Who would have thought that Jordan Henderson or Sadio Mane would be a top player, you have to sign the right player character that suits the team.

“Signing the best players works for teams like Real Madrid where they like those Galacticos who are above the other teammates, but for Liverpool it wouldn’t work, they are more careful.”