Liverpool’s search for central defensive reinforcement has led them to Queens Park Rangers’ Steven Caulker, who they want on loan for the rest of the season.

Caulker is currently on a season-long loan at Southampton but has struggled to secure a regular place in Ronald Koeman’s side and could have the move terminated this month if, as Liverpool hope, QPR agree to another temporary deal.

The 24-year-old, who began his career at Tottenham Hotspur, has not played for Southampton since they were beaten 6-1 by Liverpool in the Capital One Cup quarter-final.

Jürgen Klopp lost all four of his established central defenders to injury for Friday’s FA Cup tie at Exeter City – Martin Skrtel, Dejan Lovren, Mamadou Sakho and Kolo Touré. Both Touré and Sakho are expected to be fit for Arsenal’s visit to Anfield on Wednesday.

Source: Guardian

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