Nonetheless wanting so as to add much-needed depth behind Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool at the moment are reportedly eyeing a transfer to signal a powerful Serie An adolescent.
Liverpool but to unravel centre-back drawback
For all of Liverpool’s gargantuan spending this summer season, it ought to concern Arne Slot that his facet had only one senior centre-back function throughout two pleasant video games in opposition to Athletic Bilbao earlier this week. With Van Dijk absence by way of sickness and Joe Gomez injured, the Reds had simply Konate to show to when it got here to recognised central defenders.
It is an plain drawback for Liverpool, however one which Slot has insisted that he has versatile choices at his disposal to unravel his centre-back situation this season.
“When it comes to depth? I feel Ryan [Gravenberch] confirmed right now, by the way in which, that he can play in that place. He did it final season as nicely. Though everyone knows we favour him as a No. 6.
“Wata [Endo] can play there. Joe Gomez solely has a minor damage, he has been good for us final season as nicely. Now we have sufficient choices left. However it’s true that Jarell Quansah left and we haven’t changed him but.”
There’s beneath a month left till the switch window slams shut and as optimistic as Slot has been when talking about his defensive choices, it would not be absurd to recommend that Liverpool’s focus needs to be on their weak point reasonably than pursuing one other attacking star.
As a lot as Alexander Isak would steal infinite headlines and ship the final word assertion, a transfer for Marc Guehi would arguably full the Premier League champions much more.
To that finish, nevertheless, stories have indicated that Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes are reluctant to fulfill Crystal Palace’s £50m price ticket now that Guehi is into the ultimate 12 months of his deal.
Leaving these at Anfield to contemplate their choices, Liverpool at the moment are reportedly eyeing a Serie A different at a less expensive worth.
Liverpool eyeing Leoni transfer
In keeping with The Occasions’ Paul Joyce, Liverpool are eyeing a transfer to signal Giovanni Leoni from Parma this summer season. In contrast to Crystal Palace’s hefty price ticket, the Italian facet reportedly worth their spectacular defender at €40m (£35m) in a deal that the Reds could also be extra tempted by within the coming weeks.
Dubbed “one of the crucial full” teenage centre-backs in Europe by scout Jacek Kulig, Leoni could be an ideal alternative for Jarell Quansah, who has related potential.
With Konate and Van Dijk nailing down the beginning roles, having a youthful choice like Leoni ready within the wings would hand Liverpool the depth they want with out instantly disrupting their backline.
Whether or not these at Anfield push on and prioritise the addition of a defender this month stays to be seen, nevertheless.
