In a move that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago, former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has urged the Reds to consider signing Harry Maguire from arch-rivals Manchester United.

With the January transfer window entering its final days, Hamann believes the 32-year-old England international could be the signing Liverpool should consider given their current crisis.

Didi Hamann tells Liverpool to think about signing Harry Maguire

Harry Maguire is currently in the final six months of his contract at Old Trafford, and with no substantive talks, reportedly held regarding an extension, he could be available for a nominal fee or a pre-contract agreement.

Speaking to CasinoBeats (via Empire of the Kop), Hamann said:

“You’ve got to give it to Harry Maguire because he got so much stick in the last few years and he always comes back. If he’s available on a free then obviously have to think about it, because I think what Liverpool need is more depth at the back.”

Hamann specifically pointed to the lack of reliable alternatives in the current squad.

“Joe Gomez has been around the squad for a long time but he’s never really been a starter for the team. Conor Bradley is out now through injury. We’ll...