'One of the best in the world': Gerrard names the midfielder he really wishes Liverpool had signed in 2023

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Liverpool lost out on one of the best midfielders in the world three years ago, according to Steven Gerrard. Steven Gerrard on Liverpool’s failed pursuit of Declan Rice Last summer, there was a striker frenzy engulfing the Premier League.

I think he’s one of the best in the world. I think he has become one of the best in the world.Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images“It was a fantastic move for him.

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