Liverpool are reportedly giving consideration to making an approach for Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante.
Given the struggles of the Merseyside giants all season, it has been well documented that a refresh of the squad will likely take place in the summer.
The likes of James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are all out of contract and could be allowed to depart Anfield for nothing.
That would free up significant space on the wage bill, and Liverpool have already been linked with a wide array of replacements.
Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham, Brighton & Hove Albion's Moises Caicedo and Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Nunes are among the players said to feature on the shortlist of Jurgen Klopp and the club's recruitment team.
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Nevertheless, according to El Nacional, Klopp feels that Liverpool should contemplate a bid for Kante at the end of the season.
The 2018 World Cup winner has been plagued by injuries, not featuring since the second weekend of the campaign due to a hamstring problem, and he is out of contract in the summer.
While Chelsea are allegedly keen to secure a renewal with the France international, the 31-year-old is in a position where he can consider his options.
Much could depend on the competition for places in the centre of the pitch at Stamford Bridge, although long-term midfield partner Jorginho is on the brink of signing for Arsenal.
Despite Kante naturally being an eye-catching target for Liverpool, it would go against the suggestions they are looking to reduce the average age in the engine room.
Fabinho, Thiago Alcantara and Jordan Henderson are all aged between 29 and 32, a factor which will be considered when making signings ahead of 2023-24.
Darren Plant
