Liverpool is seven games deep into the 2026-27 season across all competitions and, get this, they’re still unbeaten. That’s a pretty sweet start, even if they’re sitting sixth in the Premier League right now. Andoni Iraola only took over in July, so it’s not a shocker there are some early-season kinks to work out. You can’t just flip a switch and have everything run perfectly overnight. But here’s the kicker: some of these problems are so sticky, they might force Liverpool back into the transfer market. And guess what? They might have just stumbled onto a player who could become their very own Declan Rice. Yeah, you heard that right.
The Unbeaten Streak Hides a Major Midfield Headache
Look, being unbeaten is great, nobody’s gonna complain about that. But for anyone watching closely, Liverpool’s midfield is clearly the main spot causing headaches. They’ve got four options on hand, but when Dominik Szobsoszlai and Ryan Gravenberch can’t play effectively together, it’s a huge problem. Separately, these guys are loaded with talent, no doubt. But in Iraola’s system, running them as a double pivot? Woeful is the word the source used, and it sounds about right. Both of them just push up the pitch at the same time, leaving this massive, gaping hole for opponents like Florian Wirtz to exploit. That’s why there’s been so much talk about Liverpool needing a new number six. And now, thanks to an update from TEAMtalk, another defensive midfielder just landed on the Reds’ radar.
Lucas Da Cunha: From Como Captain to France’s National Squad
Enter Lucas Da Cunha, who’s officially on Liverpool’s midfield shortlist. Fans have been screaming for a new midfielder or two for ages, especially after Curtis Jones walked out this past summer. Most folks figured a replacement would come in, but that didn’t happen. Now, it looks like Liverpool’s drafting up a bunch of different options for the future, and Cunha is probably one many fans haven’t even heard of yet. This 25-year-old Frenchman currently plays for Cesc Fabregas’ Como, and he’s quickly become one of the most important players there. In fact, his recent performances even earned him a call-up to France’s national squad from none other than Zinedine Zidane himself. By trade, Da Cunha is a defensive midfielder, but just like Arsenal’s Rice, he’s got the chops to contribute in attack too.
The Premier League Is All Over This Guy
So, despite Da Cunha signing a fresh long-term contract, the Premier League interest hasn’t gone away one bit. And here’s where it gets spicy: Chelsea is reportedly “particularly attentive” to his development. They’re already planning for the future and are understood to be firmly in the market for a midfielder in 2027. But it’s not just the Blues, either. Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth are also keeping a very close eye on the situation. This isn’t just a Liverpool thing anymore; the race for Da Cunha could get pretty intense.
Liverpool clearly needs to sort out that midfield, even with their unbeaten streak. Adding a player like Lucas Da Cunha to the mix could be huge for them moving forward. You gotta wonder if they’ll make a move sooner rather than later, especially with other Premier League clubs already circling. This could be one of the most interesting transfer sagas to watch unfold.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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