{"id":44238,"date":"2026-03-09T04:05:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T08:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/09\/liverpool-plan-to-completely-reset-midfield-targeting-top-two-players\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T04:05:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T08:05:06","slug":"liverpool-plan-to-completely-reset-midfield-targeting-top-two-players","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/09\/liverpool-plan-to-completely-reset-midfield-targeting-top-two-players\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool plan to completely reset midfield, targeting top two players"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs 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their long-term project.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>The Merseyside club has named Inter Milan&#8217;s Nicolo Barella and Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White as two of their main targets in their summer rebuild in the middle of the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>The move signals Liverpool&#8217;s intention to refresh one of the most important areas of the team after an inconsistent season.<\/p>\n<p>Despite some moments of promise this season, the midfield has at times struggled to control matches with the authority that once characterized Liverpool&#8217;s most successful teams.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Liverpool_are_targeting_Barella\"><\/span>Why Liverpool are targeting Barella<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Barella has long been regarded as one of Europe&#8217;s most complete midfielders.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian international has played a key role at Inter Milan in recent seasons, helping the club remain competitive in domestic and European competitions.<\/p>\n<p>Barella is widely praised for his ability to influence games both defensively and offensively.<\/p>\n<p>He combines energetic pressing with accurate passing and late attacks into the box, making him ideal for teams that require high intensity and quick transitions.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool have been linked with a move for Barella in previous transfer windows, but Inter&#8217;s reluctance to sell has kept negotiations complicated.<\/p>\n<p>Any potential move is likely to require a large transfer fee, as the Italian club is determined to maintain its competitive core.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gibbs-White_emerges_as_Premier_League_target\"><\/span>Gibbs-White emerges as Premier League target<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Morgan Gibbs-White at Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham (Photo by Ryan Pierse\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Alongside Barella, Nottingham Forest&#8217;s Gibbs-White has also emerged as a key target.<\/p>\n<p>The England international has developed into one of the Premier League&#8217;s most creative midfielders since joining Forest.<\/p>\n<p>Gibbs-White&#8217;s vision, dribbling ability and ability to unravel defenses have made him central to Forest&#8217;s attacking play.<\/p>\n<p>His adaptability allows him to operate as a traditional number 10, as a wide playmaker, or even in a deeper creative role.<\/p>\n<p>For Liverpool, signing a player who already has a proven track record in the Premier League could make an immediate impact while complementing the young talent within the squad.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming summer season could be crucial in shaping Liverpool&#8217;s midfield for the next few years.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Bargain asking price: Liverpool and Arsenal transfer target granted surprise move for just \u00a354m <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End 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