Liverpool Transfers: 5 Midfielders Brendan Rodgers Should Sign Instead Of Tom Ince

4. Victor Wanyama

Liverpool have reportedly joined the race for Celtic's defensive midfielder Victor Wanyama, who has been watched "extensively" by Brendan Rodgers recently. The Northern Irishman has made strengthening his defence a priority this summer and is thought to be keen on an attacking midfielder, yet the Kenyan's versatility in being capable of playing at centre-back is tempting Rodgers into making a move. Considering Jamie Carragher is set to retire at the end of the season, it couldn't hurt to have a player of Wanyama's ilk in the squad. He is powerfully built, commanding in the air and scores goals - such as against Barcelona in that famous win for the Hoops in the Champions League. It is believed the midfielder would be available for around £10 million, but is also being tracked by both Manchester clubs, as well as Arsenal, Everton and Sunderland.
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Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.