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Liverpool are 'monitoring New York Red Bulls defender Aaron Long' as Jurgen Klopp looks to ease his centre back crisis before the end of the transfer window

Liverpool are keeping tabs on New York Red Bulls defender Aaron Long with a view to signing him on loan, according to reports.

The Reds have been severely hit by injuries this season and are without all of their senior centre back options. Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez both have long-term injuries and Joel Matip now faces another spell on the sidelines after damaging ankle ligaments against Tottenham.

According to ESPN, Liverpool are considering Long as a short-term option for the rest of the season.

Liverpool are keeping tabs on New York Red Bulls centre back Aaron Long
Jurgen Klopp is desperate to sign a centre back following Joel Matip's injury

Liverpool are keeping tabs on New York Red Bulls centre back Aaron Long (L) with Jurgen Klopp (R) desperate to sign a centre back

The 28-year-old is said to have attracted interest from Championship side Reading and was reportedly a target of West Ham last January.