5 issues Liverpool must address before transfer window closes – sales needed, potential signing assessed

2. Do Liverpool really need Asier Illarramendi?

According to reports in England, Rodgers is looking at signing the Real Madrid midfielder despite the fact that he already has so many options in that department.

While the Spaniard would certainly bring something different to the table, it is going to be another expensive acquisition that doesn’t necessarily guarantee long-term success.