Liverpool now have three clear transfer targets and Jarrod Bowen can be the answer

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I know that might not fit into Arne Slot’s overall vision of wanting progressive players in the centre of the park, but we need someone who is going to protect the back four.Liverpool have almost always had one such player in their team. And, don't forget, it was the signing of Fabinho in 2018 that turned us from challengers to champions.READ MORE: Liverpool defender to leave as five departures now confirmedREAD MORE: Liverpool told to 'imagine' Khvicha Kvaratskhelia transfer as Mohamed Salah problem emergesThe back four was left exposed far too often over the season with the midfield simply much too open.

Ryan Gravenberch is a good player but we’ve seen over the last 12 to 18 months that he isn’t a number six, and having one in the team would release him further upfield.Alexis Mac Allister could have done the job but he is unrecognisable compared to the player of previous years and there’s no guarantee he will ever get back to that level.Liverpool looked at Moises Caicedo three years ago but since then a main defensive midfielder hasn’t really appeared a priority. He will also be of benefit in the dressing room and is a homegrown player.Right-back is a difficult one but I wouldn’t be surprised if one is bought.

That would be ridiculous.He has two or three more good years left in him, even if he is now suffering a bit through injuries. He surely can’t go anywhere.Slot losing favourI’m not sure where Arne Slot is with the Liverpool owners in terms of his relationship with them.But I can tell the Reds coach that regards his standing with some of the supporters I know, it’s not looking good at the moment.The main complaint is the team doesn’t appear to be leaving it all out there week after week as they did, dare it be said, under Jurgen Klopp.That level of effort on the pitch in terms of desire, commitment and hunger is the very least the fans would expect.