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Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson hits out at 'all over the place' Reds defender and urges club to sign new partner for Virgil van Dijk before next week's transfer deadline

Mark Lawrenson has warned Liverpool they must tighten up at the back in the final days of the transfer window, insisting defensive reinforcements should be the club's priority.

The Premier League champions may boast two wins from two but they have looked anything but convincing. Rio Ngumoha's last-minute strike sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory at Newcastle, following another unconvincing display on the opening weekend.

Arne Slot's side have conceded twice in both games, with Ibrahima Konate coming under fire for a string of mistakes.

Slot has already invested almost £300million this summer and the club remain keen on a record-breaking move for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.