Liverpool have entered pole place within the race for a “top-class” Premier League participant, shifting forward of Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace.
Reds trying to strengthen defence this summer time
The Reds’ title defence has been very disappointing, and Arne Slot’s backline has been considered one of his foremost points, with the Dutchman’s facet conceding 42 Premier League targets this season, which is greater than the likes of Everton, Sunderland and Palace.
Former scout Mick Brown has been significantly dissatisfied by a few of Ibrahima Konate’s performances, and just lately steered the Frenchman is partly guilty for Slot’s job insecurity.
Brown mentioned: “Slot will face the brunt of the stress, however he’s not the one one guilty. For those who’re in search of the foundation of Liverpool’s demise from being champions final season to the place they’re in now, two foremost gamers stand out.
“First is the errors made by the centre-back, Konate, and his performances to this point this season. It’s been a serious concern for Liverpool, how weak they appear defensively in comparison with earlier than once they have been nearly impregnable, and his type is an enormous purpose.
“Mohamed Salah is the opposite, and the autumn he has had from the information he was breaking final season to now the place he appears to be like a shadow of his former self.
With Konate’s contract presently set to run out in the summertime, the Reds have been engaged on bringing in a brand new centre-back, and Jarell Quansah is among the many targets, whereas they’ve additionally been figuring out targets at left-back and right-back.
FSG able to make transfer for “top-class” right-back
In response to a report from TEAMtalk, Liverpool at the moment are in pole place within the race for RB Leipzig defender Lutsharel Geertruida, who has spent the present marketing campaign on mortgage at Sunderland, and FSG are able to make a transfer.
The Reds are forward of Villa, Tottenham, Palace and the Black Cats within the race for Geertruida’s signature, and he might be obtainable for £20m this summer time, which might be an reasonably priced payment.
The Dutch defender has been impressing all through the marketing campaign, that includes at right-back, centre-back and defensive midfield, and he obtained plaudits from journalist Josh Bunting courtesy of a strong show towards Chelsea in October.
The 25-year-old has averaged 2.2 tackles per 90 within the Premier League this season, which is the third-highest quantity within the Sunderland squad, and greater than any Liverpool participant besides Federico Chiesa.
Liverpool’s prime tacklers (Premier League 2025/26)
Common per 90
Federico Chiesa
2.6
Curtis Jones
1.9
Ryan Gravenberch
1.8
Alexis Mac Allister
1.8
Milos Kerkez
1.8
As such, Geertruida might be a strong addition to Liverpool’s defence, and £20m may be very affordable, however bringing in a brand new right-back should not be a precedence, with Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley already on the books.
