Liverpool will solve long-standing problem with move for La Liga star

Liverpool's fans probably thought that their team would be set in stone for a good while after they'd spent over £600 million on new players across the last couple of seasons.

However, that has not been exactly how things have gone.

Right now, the Reds are fourth in the Premier League table and have even lost a Champions League game against Fenerbahce.

This obviously wasn't in Andoni Iraola's plans when he took over as the Liverpool head coach but, for now, that's the way things seem to be headed.

But, since the transfer window is now just over a month away from opening again, the rumour mill is beginning to go into overdrive with the perfect opportunity for Liverpool to explore now emerging.

Liverpool's defence was their main focus during the summer window.

Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo were brought in and have both instantly made a massive difference to the Reds' fortunes.

However, with so many changes still likely to take place at Anfield before the 2027-28 season kicks off, the futures of many players are still unknown.

This lack of knowing hasn't stopped players from being linked with Liverpool with a new player reportedly on their radar every day.

And, while the Reds may have made an enquiry to Tottenham about signing Pedro Porro, the Spaniard isn't the player who Liverpool may have just been given the green light to sign.

"Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City have all made enquiries about Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro, but the Spanish international has his heart set on a return to LaLiga, TEAMtalk can reveal," TEAMtalk wrote.

"The three Premier League giants are all assessing their options at full-back and have asked about Porro after becoming aware that he could be available for the right price.

"However, TEAMtalk understands the defender’s preference is to return to Spain, with both Barcelona and Real Madrid having made clear their admiration for the 27-year-old.

"Porro enjoyed an outstanding World Cup finals campaign, as TEAMtalk has previously revealed, further enhancing his reputation and attracting interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.

"Chelsea are exploring potential additions at right-back, with Malo Gusto a possible January departure, while Liverpool and Manchester City also recognise the need to improve their options despite having players available in the position.

"Porro has emerged as an attractive target for all three, but sources close to the situation indicate that his camp are firmly focused on the interest from Spain."

Full-back has been a major problem area for ages now at Liverpool.

From the very moment Trent Alexander-Arnold chose to pack his bags and leave for free, the Reds haven't had the best of luck.

Since then, Andy Robertson has also exited and, both Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley have spent more time injured than they have playing.

That's why so many full-backs have been linked with a Liverpool move over the last couple of years.

And now, if Porro joins Barcelona, the Reds could be handed their best chance ever to sign their perfect full-back in Alejandro Balde.

The Spaniard has been put up for sale by the La Liga outfit and, if Hansi Flick asks to sign Porro too, Balde will fall even further down the pecking order.

A fee worth around £34 million is all that Barca want for the 23-year-old and, since he already has so much experience in the Champions League and La Liga, he'd probably be able to fit straight into Iraola's plans at left-back or right-back.

This would be ideal for Liverpool and would help them solve one of their main issues from the last few years.