Newcastle should sign Moreno to solve defensive crisis

Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno looks on his way out of Anfield after criticising Jurgen Klopp for his mistreatment. The Spanish international has been short of playing time this season and is reportedly open to a return to Spain.

Newcastle could capitalise on the situation by promising Moreno regular first-team football in the North-East. Manager Rafael Benitez has a crisis that needs solving, with Paul Dummett currently operating at centre-back while Matt Ritchie plays as a makeshift left wing-back.

If Moreno left Liverpool, the Reds would be without a natural replacement for Andrew Robertson. Klopp may not be able to convince the 26-year-old to stick around to play backup to the Scotland…