A number of Liverpool supporters are relieved that the Reds didn’t sign James Ward-Prowse this summer amid a revelation that they were interested in the midfielder.
Jurgen Klopp was expected to sign a replacement for Gini Wijnaldum in the summer transfer window, but no such move materialised.
The Dutchman was an influential player for Liverpool over a five-year period, so there is a clear risk in not signing anybody to fill the void he left behind.
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Klopp will now need to rely on the likes of Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain staying fit for long periods – something which has been a problem in the past for both players.
According to Goal‘s Neil Jones [via LFC Transfer Room on Twitter], Liverpool looked at the possibility of signing Southampton captain Ward-Prowse, but a deal didn’t happen in the end.
Liverpool fans react to Ward-Prowse claim
These Reds fans took to Twitter to show their relief, believing that the midfielder isn’t good enough for Klopp’s side – perhaps given that his Southampton team finished a lowly 15th in the Premier League last season.
“He’s fine but seriously, they couldn’t aim higher?“
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“What else does he bring to the table?“
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“I looked at Jennifer Lawrence and…“
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“Then Southampton wanted money for him and we decided not to“
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“Who are they trying to convince with them stories?”
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“What is the point now”
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