5 attacking midfielders Liverpool should target in the January transfer window

After starting a season with seven consecutive wins in the Premier League and Champions League, Liverpool struggled in the last three games and failed to win any of those.

Liverpool's midfield, in particular, was poor in those games and failed to create any sort of chances for their attackers. The Reds failed to register a single shot on target in their Champion League group stage match against Napoli.

Phillipe Coutinho's departure to Barcelona in the January transfer window last season left a huge void to fill in the squad and the Reds often look clueless with the ball in the middle third of the pitch without the Brazillian star.

With the winter transfer window opening in a few months, here is a list of five attacking midfielders Liverpool could target this January.

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#5 Kai Havertz

Kai Havertz is one of the hottest talents in Bundesliga.

Germany produced some of the finest talents in football and Kai Havertz is the latest in a long line of sensational youngsters coming out of Germany.

The product of the Bayer Leverkusen's famous academy, Havertz is the Leverkusen's youngest ever goalscorer and debutant. He is also the youngest ever player to make 50 Bundesliga appearances.

The 19-year-old is a naturally gifted player who often gets compared with the Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil. He is athletic, capable of picking a pass, and is able to get a goal or two.

The Reds invited the teen sensation to their training ground, Melwood last season and are long-term admirers of the German.

#4 Christian Pulisic

Jurgen Klopp is a big admirer of Christian Pulisic.

Jurgen Klopp is a big admirer of the Borrusia Dortmund's player who could be a dream signing for the Reds.

The 20-year-old's electric pace and a neat touch give him the ability to beat defenders with ease, while his finishing and an eye to pick up a killer pass also add up to his valuable attributes. He scored four goals in the Bundesliga last season and assisted further six for his teammates.

The BVB's Academy graduate was the part of UEFA Champions League Breakthrough XI 2016 and also won the U.S soccer Male Athlete of the Year 2017.

Nevertheless, signing the American won't be an easy task for the Reds as Dortmund will demand a hefty fee if they consider selling their talented attacker.

#3 Julian Draxler

Julian Draxler failed to cement his place in PSG's Starting XI.

The German international was the hottest talent in world football some years back but is now finding it difficult to cement his place in the Starting XI of the star-studded PSG team.

Draxler exploded onto the scene at Schalke and played 170 games in all competitions for S04 scoring 30 goals. He moved to Wolfsburg in 2015 and enjoyed one and half successful seasons before moving to join PSG in the January transfer window of 2017.

The PSG man is a technically strong player who is happy to play on the wings or as the central attacking midfielder. His shooting and dribbling are his key attributes and is equally good with both feet.

He was a part of the Bundesliga Team of the Season 2013-14 and also won the Bundesliga Young Player of the season accolade in the same season.

Draxler will be an excellent addition for Liverpool going forward but Jurgen Klopp will face competition from the number of big clubs to secure the services of the talented attacker.

#2 Hakim Ziyech

Hakim Ziyech is among the best Eredivisie players.

The Moroccan international is among the best players in the Eredivisie and won the Dutch Footballer of the Year award for his performances last season.

Ajax's attacker is an accomplished dribbler like Phillipe Coutinho and is also capable of breaking the opponent's defence with his clever passes. The 25-year-old's eye for goal will loosen the goal-scoring burden on Liverpool's front-three.

He scored nine goals last season and created whopping 17 goals for his teammates. Ziyech started strong this season as well and already registered three goals and five assists in seven league games. The former Twente player provided the most number of assists in three out of the last four Eredivisie seasons.

The Merseysiders were linked with Ziyech in the past and it won't come as a surprise to the Reds' fans if Jurgen Klopp tries again to sign the playmaker in January after his team's recent midfield performances.

#1 Nabil Fekir

Will Liverpool try to sign Nabil Fekir again in January.

Nabil Fekir's move to Liverpool was dramatically broke down last summer as the Reds hesitated to sign the player after conducting his medical tests prior to his potential move to Anfield.

Lyon academy graduate made his debut in 2013 and became a first-team regular within a year. He scored 13 goals in his second season in the Ligue 1 and was awarded the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Season award. He was also a part of the Ligue 1 Team of the Season in the 2014-2015 season.

Fekir is known for his agility, quickness and a surprisingly strong built. He is established in the number 10 role but can play either up front or through both wings. He often shows his full ability when playing on the right, cutting inside and never hesitating to have a go at the goal. He likes running at the defenders and uses his pace and dribbling skills to get past them.

However, signing Nabil Fekir is a big risk given his injury record but the World Cup 2018 winner is a top talent and could take the Reds to the level.

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