'Liverpool desperately need to sign a defender' - Murphy says new centre-back would give Reds a huge 'boost'

 A former Anfield favourite is hoping that Jurgen Klopp will be able to strengthen his squad before the transfer window closes

Liverpool "desperately" need to sign a defender, according to Danny Murphy, who says a new centre-back would give the Reds a huge "boost".

Klopp delivered Liverpool's first league title in three decades in 2019-20 as his team blew away their competition by securing the domestic crown with a record-breaking seven games to spare.

It was initially suggested that triumph would mark the beginning of a new era of domination for the Reds, but they have been unable to maintain the same levels of consistency in their latest campaign.