Danny Murphy has urged Liverpool to sign Southampton’s Morgan Schnierderlin and Newcastle’s Moussa Sissoko in the January transfer window.
The former Liverpool midfielder, who is now retired from the game, hopes that the Reds can land the French duo, who have impressed for their club sides this season.
And Murphy has stated that Liverpool must beat Arsenal to the signing of the pair, in order to replace Steven Gerrard, who will depart for the LA Galaxy at the end of the season.
“Moussa Sissoko and Morgan Schneiderlin are the two players Liverpool should go for,” Murphy said.
“Sissoko is a box-to-box midfielder, who has looked absolutely terrific since going centrally. He’s only 25 and a France international. His wages aren’t going to be an issue.
He’s going to be a brilliant signing for somebody. Sissoko’s been linked with a number of clubs in this window, so it looks like he might be on the move.
“Morgan can play with Sissokho, and along with Henderson, because it looks like Lucas is on his last legs.
“He’s also only 25 years old. Yes, he’s signed a new contract but you could get him out of Southampton because he’s an ambitious boy.
“He’s got Premier League experience and wouldn’t need time to adjust. He’s a really good player.
“Those two players will set you back around £40-50million. Liverpool would be better signing two players, rather than one.
“They’re already missing numbers in midfield. With Emre Can and Henderson, that gives you four there in midfield.”
by Ben Reardon
