The 10 central midfielders Liverpool should target in January, with Leverkusen’s Bender & Brazilian battler

Ivan Rakitic – Sevilla

The Croat can play as a deep-lying midfielder or in a more advanced no.10 role, so would provide Liverpool’s depleted squad with another strong option in the centre. Rakitic has scored seven already this season, and has reportedly interested Liverpool with his all-action displays. Alongside Henderson, Liverpool would have a robust and energetic midfield should Rakitic arrive.