Liverpool might move up a deal for a target for the summer

According to reports, Liverpool is becoming more interested in Kim Min-Jae, a defender for Napoli. The Premier League team may look for a defender earlier than anticipated due to Virgil van Dijk's injury.
Liverpool has already made a significant mid-season acquisition. This week, Cody Gakpo formally joined the Reds after they finalized a contract to acquire him.

Jurgen Klopp has his sights set on a midfielder, as well-known ex-players like Jamie Carragher have urged him to do so in order to maintain the team's chances of finishing in the top four. However, it is now reported that the idea of adding a defender is being considered, due to a hamstring injury sustained in the loss against Brentford, 

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Van Dijk is anticipated to miss many weeks of action. Thoughts of a major injury were initially downplayed by Klopp, but the situation is worse than anticipated. This week, the Dutchman will learn the findings of a scan that will help him understand the full scope of the problem. According to the Italian publication Il Mattino, 

Liverpool's interest in Kim of Napoli has increased as a result of the injury according to the source, Van Dijk's absence puts the Reds back in the market for the 26-year-old, and they 'phoned' Napoli this week to inquire about the player. Il Mattino also claims that Manchester United is interested in Kim. Kim wouldn't be pursued by Liverpool until the summer, according to other reports.

Kim's price at the end of the season would be approximately £44 million

According to the Italian publication Corriere dello Sport, they would try to trigger the player's release clause, which doesn't go into effect until July. Kim's price at the end of the season would be approximately £44 million (€50 million). However, if Van Dijk is sidelined for an extended length of time, Liverpool may move forward with a deal for Kim.