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Nabil Fekir: Liverpool need two more signings to win Premier League - Craig Burley
LIVERPOOL will need two more signings to challenge for the Premier League title if they can complete a deal for Nabil Fekir, claims ESPN FC pundit Craig Burley.
Klopp will struggle to position Fekir at Liverpool says expert
Lyon attacking midfielder Fekir was expected to join Liverpool on Friday.
However, the deal has been delayed and there is doubt over whether it will be completed before the World Cup.
Liverpool could have a new-look midfield next season if Fekir does sign, with Fabinho and Naby Keita also arriving this summer.
With a front three of Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino ahead of them, many would tip the Reds for their first Premier League title.
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They still need a centre-half and a goalkeeper. That’s the next step
However, Burley thinks they need another goalkeeper and centre-back to close the gap on last season’s champions Manchester City, who finished 25 points clear of Jurgen Klopp's side.
“This is typical Liverpool at the moment,” the former Chelsea midfielder said.
“This looks great for them going forward, absolutely going to be fantastic football again next year no matter who plays.
“But they still need a centre-half and a goalkeeper. That’s the next step.
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“Not close enough (to Man City).
“The goalkeeping situation is a problem and the centre-half position.
“Albeit that improved in the second-half of last year, they need a partner for (Virgil) Van Dijk regularly going forward.
“If they do that, I think they will be close.”