Liverpool proceed to observe defensive targets with Barcelona’s Jules Kounde and Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck each linked.
Nico Schlotterbeck has lengthy been linked with Liverpool (Picture: Getty Photographs)
With the worldwide break now behind them, Liverpool’s full focus will shift to what guarantees to be a pivotal couple of months for the membership. The Reds return to motion on Saturday once they tackle Manchester Metropolis within the FA Cup, with a visit to France following simply 4 days later as they face Champions League holders PSG. The first goal stays securing their place at Europe’s high desk as soon as once more subsequent season, although there stays appreciable work to be performed on that entrance.
Lacking out on a Champions League berth might have a big impression on what’s shaping as much as be one other main summer season, significantly following Mohamed Salah’s announcement of his forthcoming departure. Categorical Sport rounds up the newest updates on Liverpool’s switch plans…
Regardless of Kounde having penned a recent contract final summer season tying him to Barcelona till 2030, it’s instructed the Catalan membership could possibly be persuaded to money in. It’s claimed that Barca would discover it “troublesome to refuse” if a proposal of round £70million (€80m) was tabled.
Categorical Sport says: Given Liverpool’s points at right-back, signing an alternative choice in Kounde might make sense. Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong’s constant damage setbacks are an actual problem and Dominik Szoboszlai is just too good in midfield to proceed dropping again into the defence.
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