Liverpool Transfer Rumors: 5 Creative Playmakers Linked to the Reds

Liverpool must make changes in the midfield, as a lack of creativity has been one of the main causes of the club's poor form—hence a disappointing Premier League season.

Kenny Dalglish has to go on a shopping spree next summer to make the Reds' midfield stronger and give the club a chance of making it into the top four.

Speed, ball possession and technique are some of the abilities the candidates need to have in order to make a difference.

Diego

According to the Italian website TuttoMercatto, Liverpool is looking to bring Diego to Anfield.

Currently, the Brazilian is playing on loan for Atlético Madrid, where he has scored twice in 20 appearances.

This 27-year-old has amazing dribbling skills, is accurate when passing the ball and has a fine touch.

Hernanes

Another Brazilian player that Liverpool has been monitoring is Lazio midfielder Hernanes.

At age 26, he has made quite an impression not only because of his speed and control, but also for his depth and technique.

Hernanes' contract with the Biancocelesti expires in 2015, but according to Tribal Football that hasn't stop the Reds, who could pay as much as 15 million euro.

Marko Marin

Marco Marin, a Germany International, is on Kenny Dalglish’s radar according to The Daily Mail.

Marin, a 23-year-old who plays for Werder Bremen, made his professional debut on 2007 with Borussia Mönchengladbach. Ever since, he has established himself as a quick and intelligent midfielder.

He knows how to attack from the center or the left side of the pitch with impressive speed. After three seasons with Bremen he has recorded 29 assists.

Mauricio Isla

Udinese may be ready to sell Chilean Mauricio Isla, who’s in his fourth season with the Italian club.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Dalglish is willing to spend 9.5 million euro to take Isla to Anfield.

Mauricio, well known for his ability to control and keep the ball, has also played 17 matches with the Chilean national team and scored once.

Keisuke Honda

Keisuke Honda has been linked with Liverpool since December 2010. By that time his club—CSKA Moscow—revealed that he was free to leave, but the transfer never happened.

Two months ago, Talk Sport suggested that Liverpool’s interest in the Japanese international surfaced again.

According to TransferMarkt, Honda’s market value is set at 14 million euro.