Liverpool report: Reds want to bring £36m-rated Inter Milan midfielder to Anfield

Liverpool have reportedly identified Inter Milan' midfielder Marcelo Brozovic as a top transfer target.

The 29-year-old was linked with a move to Anfield over the summer, but the Reds only made one midfield addition in the end – on deadline day, when they signed Arthur on a season-long loan from Juventus as they battled an injury crisis in the middle of the park.

Brozovic – a World Cup finalist with Croatia in 2018 – is contracted at Inter until 2026; Transfermarkt currently value him at £36m.

According to Spanish outlet Fichajes (via the Liverpool Echo), Liverpool are prepared to offer Brozovic a two-year deal with the option of a third year.

Often regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, Brozovic is a versatile operator who would certainly add quality to the Reds' midfield department – which looks like being the area of the squad most in need of revamping next summer.

Brozovic initially joined Inter on loan from Dinamo Zagreb in January 2015, before making the switch permanent in July 2016.

He's made 299 appearances for the Nerazzurri, starring in Antonio Conte's 2020/21 Serie A title-winning side.

While Liverpool did ultimately bring in Arthur, Jurgen Klopp admitted that they missed out on an unnamed midfielder earlier in the window.

Speaking last month, the Reds boss said: "We were going for a midfielder, but that midfielder decided to go to another club. That can happen."

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After Liverpool returned to Premier League action with 3-3 draw against Brighton at Anfield on Saturday, Jurgen Klopp admitted that his team are lacking confidence – while defender Virgil van Dijk highlighted the need for consistency as the Reds look to recover from a poor start to the season.

Next up for the Reds is the visit of Rangers in the Champions League – and club legend Kenny Dalglish has warned that it won't be an easy game.

Meanwhile, as well as rumours of interest in Brozovic, Liverpool have also been linked with Borussia Dortmund and England star Jude Bellingham – although they could face competition from Chelsea and Real Madrid.