Liverpool have enjoyed a strong start to the season and now head into the second-half of the term three points clear at the summit of the Premier League table.
Many believe that Jurgen Klopp and co. should seize this opportunity and bring in one or two players of quality for squad depth and cover.
Already this season, injuries to players like Robertson, Mac Allister, and Matip have threatened to derail the title challenge.
Indeed, the Reds are an injury or two away from some serious selection problems, especially in the defensive sector.
However, the midfield is the area where this report focuses on.
Previous reports claimed that Liverpool were monitoring Genoa midfielder Morten Frendrup.
The Dane has enjoyed a strong campaign with Genoa in Serie A this season.
He’s made 70 appearances for the club overall and played every single minute for them in the league this season.
Italian outlet Tuttosport have now claimed that Liverpool are in pole position to sign Frendrup ahead of Juventus.
Morten Frendrup could be a defensive monster for Liverpool
The Reds are yet to properly replace Fabinho, although Wataru Endo has recently proven he is of the level required.
Frendrup leads Serie A this season for total tackles (72), highlighting his tendency to seek the ball out and break up play [FBref].
He also registered the most tackles won (37) and is inside the top 5 for blocks made this season in Serie A (30).
From these impressive stats, we can see that Frendrup is not scared of the ‘dirty’ side of the game.
With Liverpool’s need for a genuine and classic No.6, perhaps Frendrup would suit that category perfectly.
His non-homegrown status is thought to be a mitigating factor at this early stage.
His market value is appraised at €10 million by transfermarkt.com.
The player’s age and tenacity will likely earmark him as a suitable candidate for Jurgen Klopp.
However, he is yet to be capped for Denmark, having made 11 appearances for the U21 side.