The Liverpool supporters here in the Transfer Tavern were mightily disappointed to throw away three points at Bournemouth last weekend, with Jurgen Klopp’s men going down 4-3 thanks to a last-gasp Nathan Ake strike.

Nonetheless, the Reds’ faithful are still content with the start to the season that their side has made and there is real optimism that the club can achieve something special during the current campaign.

A return to the Champions League is the real priority for the Reds and that would make 2016/17 a quality campaign, although some fans here in the Tavern are now hopeful that the club can get among some silverware.

Klopp will undoubtedly be aware that the Reds’ squad needs strengthening and with the January transfer window coming up, Lee Clarke looks at three La Liga players who Liverpool should look to try and sign next month.

Sergio Rico

The Sevilla goalkeeper has been one of the standout stoppers in La Liga this season and with the Reds’ keeper issues intensifying, it could be an area which the club looks to improve during January.

It is unlike that the Reds will be able to secure a big name in the mid-season transfer window but a move for 23-year-old Rico could be viable.

One Liverpool fan is chatting to the landlord and he agrees that Liverpool need a quality goalkeeper and agrees that Rico could fit the bill.

Jose Gaya

The Reds are in desperate need of a left-back during the January transfer window and Valencia defender Gaya would be a quality signing.

Valencia’s poor league position in La Liga could see them lose some of their top talents in January, which could include 21-year-old Gaya.

One Liverpool fan is sat chilling with his pals in the Tavern and he says that as much as he rates James Milner, he concedes that he isn’t the answer to the team’s left-sided conundrum.

Yannick Carrasco

The Belgian winger could be the perfect replacement for Philippe Coutinho, who is set to be missing through injury for some time.

The 23-year-old has been in fine form for Atletico Madrid this season netting 10 goals in all competitions, with the player beginning to show world class form.

One Liverpool fan is playing pool in the Tavern and he thinks that Carrasco would be a superb signing for the Reds, stating that his arrival could signal a push for the Premier League title.