Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterTwo seasons ago, Liverpool won the Premier League title. They did so with the spine of a Jurgen Klopp-formulated side, and the Herculean efforts of a recently departed Mohamed Salah.Flash forward to the present day, and Liverpool arent anywhere near the heights they reached in the 2024-25 term, despite parting with over �500 million to secure the services of an under-performing Florian Wirtz, an injured Hugo Ekitike, a recently returned Alexander Isak, and others additions.Ahead of January, FourFourTwo have devised Liverpools dream transfer window, with signings made for the midfield and the Reds virtually empty right flank.Alex Scott (Bournemouth)A bit of an obvious one, right? Liverpool are practically begging for additional cover in midfield. In Scotts case, this transfer would, naturally, be anything but cover.By signing the Bournemouth man, who was recently revealed to be up for sale come January, with Chelsea also lurking, Liverpools midfield would entirely transform. You may like Liverpools pursuit of Alex Scott intensifies after comeback Brentford win: report �100m January Liverpool move given green light - and Florian Wirtz could make way: report Liverpool given pathway to sign Alex Scott, as perfect Andoni Iraola transfer shapes up: report In its current state, it is weak, ageing, injury-prone, and overly reliant on youngsters (looking at you, Trey Nyoni) that should be given greater time to develop, not carry the Reds burden.Scott offers a bit of everything, not least his immense press resistance. Theres a reason he looked so special under a heavy-metal manager in Iraola when the pair combined at Bournemouth, and theres nothing to suggest it couldnt be replicated at Anfield.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The fee will be ludicrous, sure, but thats life in the Premier League, and global, transfer market. Pay up, immediately, and keep Scott away from Stanford Bridge.Givairo Read (Feyenoord)Liverpools right-back spot will never quite be the same. Thats the harsh reality, Trent Alexander-Arnold was a once-in-a-generation talent; now, hes gone.Luckily for Liverpool, that reality can be comforting, if they choose to accept it. Instead of scouring the transfer market far and wide looking for a like-for-like replacement for the Scouser, they should consider adding greater depth to the right-back position. What to read next Liverpool target Yankuba Minteh could arrive next transfer window, reveals Brighton boss Danny Welbeck and Ismaila Sarr sign, with midfield and full-back cover sorted: Manchester United's dream transfer window I dont know what Jeremie Frimpong is, hes not really a right-back Ex-Liverpool striker Michael Owen believes the jury is still out on last seasons full-back signings, but remains excited by the others from last season's �446m summer transfer splurge Jeremie Frimpong is a ludicrously poor option for any Premier League title-contending unit to carry with them at right-back, and thats where Liverpool want to be. Conor Bradleys injury woes are a concern; at his best, he was magnificent, but even his consistency, albeit superior to that of Frimpong, was lacking in comparison to the Reds ambition.Bring in Givairo Read. Hes been linked prior, possesses clear defensive talent, can road forward when required, will be available for a reasonable price, and hell be the third in an ever-rotating right-back line-up that can receive rest, and grow hungry.Plus, he has five assists in nine games for Feyenoord this season. Thats nothing to scoff at. Let this trio battle it out to claim the right-back spot, and one might just end up pushing themselves to limits that prove worthy of Liverpools standards.Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace)Even more so than Alexander-Arnold, now that Salah has left the club, Liverpools right wing will never be the same. Not even close. Again, thats fine; accept the truth of the situation and move accordingly. The Reds only option is to replace the Egyptian in the aggregate, and even thatll be a tough feat.Its clear that Liverpool need to bring in a quick, tricky forward that can bag them around 8-10 Premier League goals each season, to add to the 25-40 strikes brought by the likes of Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo.What Sarr offers is Premier League-proven quality and a clear desire to play at Anfield. He was linked to the Reds in the summer, and theyll no doubt be keeping tabs on the Senegalese star ahead of January.His fee will be too high for what hes worth, but the market is sorely lacking. Liverpool need a natural right wing option, and to let Rio Ngumoha develop in his ideal position, so Sarr is the clear choice. A strong, quick finisher - hell surely get at least 20% of the goal contributions for Liverpool that Salah used to bag from the right.Hes a stronger option than Yankuba Minteh at a comparable price, and, as shown at the World Cup this summer, various Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, and in his exploits versus Liverpool, undoubtedly a better man for the big occasion.TOPICSIsmaila SarrLiverpoolFeyenoordAFC BournemouthCrystal PalacePremier LeagueKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
