The Reds are targeting a player who is attainable and capable of stepping in after Jeremie Frimpong suffered an injury that is set to sideline him. Liverpool were already without Conor Bradley, who picked up an injury against Arsenal, making the right-back position an immediate concern.
It is understood that a meeting was held on Thursday among senior club figures to reinforce the need to dip into the market and assess what is available.
Sources indicate there are 'a few' players Liverpool like the look of, though the club remain extremely cautious about committing to a panic signing.
Agents have begun offering players who could provide short-term cover. Still, Liverpool are leaning on their own data and internal analysis to ensure any potential addition fits the required profile.
While Dominik Szoboszlai is viewed as a capable emergency option in the role, it is not a solution Liverpool would want to rely on too heavily. Ideally, the club want clarity on the situation well before deadline day.
Liverpool had not been planning to enter the market for a defender in the closing stages of this window, despite a recognised need for a centre-back - a position they are expected to address in the summer. As previously revealed on Flashscore, Micky van de Ven remains high on their agenda.
However, the injuries to Frimpong and Bradley have created a fresh dilemma. As a result, Liverpool could yet make another signing before the window shuts, but only if they are convinced the player offers the right balance of quality and suitability.
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