LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp could make a double swoop on Brighton to land Ben White and Yves Bissouma, according to reports.
The German is hoping to bolster his squad this month and will prioritise signing a central defender to address his injury problems at the back.
Liverpool are set to reignite their interest in Ben WhiteCredit: PA:Press Association
Virgil van Dijk is out for the season while Joe Gomez is also sidelined long-term with a knee injury.
Joel Matip is the latest name to find himself on the treatment table but should be out of action for around three weeks.
White, 23, remains on the shortlist with the Reds keen admirers of the towering defender.
SunSport exclusively revealed in October how the Seagulls would demand at least £50million to let him leave.
The Reds asked about highly-rated White in the summer but did not pursue a deal after being quoted a similar figure.
Brighton will be determined to hold on to White until at least the end of the season while they are locked in a relegation dogfight.
But they will not rule out cashing in if the offer was right with the potential to reinvest the cash elsewhere to bolster their survival chances.
Goal write how Bissouma is also an option to provide competition in midfield.
Yves Bissouma is also on Liverpool’s transfer shortlistCredit: PA:Press Association
The 24-year-old, who joined Brighton in 2018 from Lille, has been hugely impressive and is eyed as a potential replacement for Gini Wijnaldum.
Wijnaldum was heavily linked with a switch to Barcelona in the summer and the Catalan giants could revisit their interest in January.
If the 30-year-old doesn’t leave this month, then he is bound to be heading for the exit door at the end of the summer with his contract expiring.
The report adds how Bayern Munich youngster Jamal Musiala is also a target although the Bundesliga side are keen to tie him down to a long-term deal.
Jurgen Klopp confirms Liverpool defender Joel Matip faces three weeks out
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
