Liverpool FC transfer news: Five alternatives to Thomas Lemar to replace Philippe Coutinho

The transfer rumour mill is going into overdrive on Merseyside thanks to Philippe Coutinho’s departure to Barcelona.

The Brazilian playmaker will be sorely missed at Anfield and ideally will need to be replaced before the end of the month.

Monaco forward Thomas Lemar has previously been mooted as the Reds’ number one choice to replace Coutinho, but things have gone quiet over a potential transfer.

talkSPORT has compiled a list of five players Jurgen Klopp could bring in this month to replace the outgoing star.

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