This is it, Liverpool have found their super talent to replace Fabinho

Liverpool‘s Fabinho heir is already here and they can sign him with the perfect transfer.

Liverpool’s midfield remains one of the biggest question marks heading into the new season. While there is no shortage of technical quality, there are growing doubts over whether the current group is the right fit for Andoni Iraola‘s demanding style of football.

The uncertainty starts with the personnel.

Curtis Jones has entered the final year of his contract and his future looks increasingly unclear, with Inter Milan continuing to be linked with a move. Alexis Mac Allister is another player whose long-term future remains unresolved as contract talks continue to drag on. Even if both stay beyond this summer, Liverpool may still need reinforcements.

Iraola’s football is built on intensity. His midfielders are expected to press relentlessly, cover huge distances and transition quickly from defence to attack. Liverpool have players who can control possession, but there is a strong argument that they need more athleticism and physicality in the middle of the park.

Dominik Szoboszlai looks perfectly suited to those demands. His energy, work rate and ability to drive forward make him an ideal fit for Iraola’s system, while Ryan Gravenberch also has the athletic profile to thrive if he continues his development. Beyond that, though, there are plenty of questions.

Depth is another concern. Liverpool need competition for places, especially with a long season ahead and the demands of playing in multiple competitions. Relying on the same group week after week would be a risky approach given the intensity Iraola expects from his players.

The transfer window is therefore far from finished for Liverpool. Strengthening the midfield should be one of the club’s top priorities over the coming weeks. Whether that means replacing players who leave or simply bringing in profiles that better suit the new manager, it is clear there is still work to do.

In terms of the blueprint of who Liverpool should be looking to sign to bolster their midfield – it’s Fabinho.

The Brazilian was one of the most influential figures in the club’s modern success, anchoring the midfield with intelligence, composure, and relentless defensive work.

At his peak, he brought a sense of control that allowed the rest of the team to flourish. Whether it was breaking up opposition attacks, reading danger before it developed, or stepping in to win crucial duels, Fabinho made the role look effortless.

His positional awareness was arguably his greatest strength. He seemed to always be in the right place at the right time, shielding the back line and cutting passing lanes with precision. In one-on-one battles, he was dominant – using his reach and timing to regain possession and immediately reset Liverpool’s rhythm.

That ability to control the middle of the pitch was a cornerstone of the side under Jurgen Klopp.

Since his departure in 2023, Liverpool have struggled to truly replace him.

While new midfield additions have brought energy and technical quality, none have replicated Fabinho’s unique blend of defensive discipline and authority, his absence is still felt today.

Well, Liverpool’s solution could now be here at last though, and it’s through a player who we already know.

Trey Nyoni has finally arrived this summer as a genuine contender for a starting spot next season as someone who could finally replace Fabinho.

It has felt like Nyoni has been on the verge of breaking through for a while now. After years of impressing at academy level and showing flashes with the first team, the 19-year-old finally looks ready to make that leap.

Pre-season has only strengthened that feeling.

Against Sunderland, Nyoni was outstanding during his 45 minutes on the pitch. He created more chances than anyone else (three), won more tackles than any other player (three) and played a key role in Liverpool scoring three first-half goals.

He followed that up with another impressive display against Wrexham, completing more passes than anyone else (59) while also making the most passes into the final third (eight) before the break.

Then he did it all over again against Leeds United. Once again, Nyoni topped the passing charts in the first half with 40 completed passes and, once again, no player made more passes into the final third than his eight.

Those performances weren’t a coincidence.

Nyoni is a super talent and he has exactly the kind of qualities Andoni Iraola wants from his midfielders. He moves the ball quickly, plays progressive passes through the lines and is always looking to get Liverpool on the front foot.

The last time Liverpool had a player like him was when Fabinho was at the club. That pass to Jeremie Frimpong for Liverpool’s second goal of the game which was finished off by Florian Wirtz was also very Fabinho esque.

And it’s proving that Nyoni is finally ready to make the leap.