Liverpool prioritised midfield additions over defensive acquisitions during the summer transfer window and Ian Wright disagrees
Ian Wright has questioned Liverpool's approach to signing defenders after Josko Gvardiol joined Manchester City.
Liverpool were also interested in bolstering their defensive options, with Levi Colwill of Chelsea admired, plus a number of other centre-backs around Europe linked. READ MORE: Why Liverpool did not sign another No.6 as inside story of transfer three years in making revealedGvardiol, a boyhood Liverpool fan, was linked with a move to Merseyside as it became clear he could be leaving RB Leipzig. However, reports suggested that the hefty price-tag for the Croatian youngster deterred any approach from Reds boss Klopp. Instead, the towering 21-year-old joined defending Premier League champions City for a huge £77m fee.
He told Premier League Productions: "If you are going to play with that inverted full-back, then I am not sure Joe Gomez or Joel Matip is the guy.
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