Joe Allen's Fine Euro 2016 Form Eases Jürgen Klopp's Midfield Worries

Jürgen Klopp is no longer desperate to sign a new midfielder after Joe Allen's fine form at Euro 2016 has convinced Klopp that the Welshman could still have a future at Anfield. 

With only 12 months left on his current contract, it was believed that Liverpool were willing to let Allen go this summer, having been heavily rumoured with a return to his former club Swansea City. 

However the 'Welsh Pirlo' has played a starring role in the heart of a Welsh midfield that confirmed themselves as the surprise package of the tournament by defeating Belgium 3-1 on Friday night to progress to the semi-finals.

According to the ​Daily Mail, Swansea have already had an £8m bid rejected because Liverpool were holding out for a fee closer to £10m, but that figure would now rise given Allen's performances and the cost of comparable transfers.

£10m would certainly be cheap for a man who has been close to faultless throughout an amazing Welsh campaign and while the attacking threats of Aaron Ramsey, Gareth Bale and Hal Robson-Kanu are gaining many of the plaudits, Allen has been equally as vital.

Aside from his impressive tournament performances, Allen is now more than likely to stay at Anfield because deals for Klopp's two targeted replacements, Piotr Zielinksi and Mahmoud Dahoud, are looking more and more unlikely. 

Liverpool have even seen a ​bid for Zielinski rejected, despite Napoli seeing an identical bid accepted, and have seen little progress in their pursuit of Dahoud.

​​Speculation around Allen's future will no doubt continue throughout the window, but for now the 26-year old will be fully focused on continuing his fine form as Wales' Euro 2016 dream lives on. Chris Coleman's side will be looking to make history as they face Portugal for a place in the final and Allen will need to be at his best to keep Ronaldo and company quiet.