Liverpool was looking to strengthen its roster specifically in defense by acquiring a new centre-back during the summer transfer window.
They intended to revert to that plan this year. Surprisingly, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho left for Saudi Arabia.
Therefore, the presence of Jarell Quansah changed the topic in Liverpool’s transfer market from fullbacks to midfielders.
The departure of Joel Matip was expected to increase reinforcements since his contract expired.
Of the above-listed players, Virgil van Dijk, who will be 33 next month, has no contract signed for the next season.
Ibrahima Konate has similar characteristics in that he too has faced injuries.
It has been an inspiring season for Quansah but the major concern is that relying on him can be very dangerous.
Liverpool can attest to this effect, with the team having faced a barrage of centre-back injuries in the past .
The beginning of the summer transfer window remained rather uneventful for the Reds.
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By the period when Euro 2024 and Copa America commenced, Liverpool genuinely demonstrated interests in a new defender.
The management of Liverpool is eager to have the Lille’s Leny Yoro as one of its players.
The 18-year-old talent is available before his contract expires next summer.
However, there is hope because Yoro is likely to sign for Real Madrid.
If Liverpool do not sign Yoro then, this does not mean that a new centre-back will have to be signed immediately.
The overall club management considers other locations to be in more urgent requiring reinforcement.
That being said, Liverpool is still connected with different players in the role of centre-back.
Prominent oppositions are shifting their headquarters to other locations thus propelling the Reds into positions they hold today.
Liverpool had been reportedly interested in Feyenoord central defender David Hancko. The Slovakian supports the Reds with his whole heart since his childhood.
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“Currently, we are negotiating with Liverpool and PSG, as well as other clubs,” said Branislav Jasurek of FairSport International, Hancko’s agency.
Feyenoord is aware that Hancko is going to be sold, ideally, to another large club.
The player understands the importance of discussing some of the moves with the trainer, whereas Hancko is no exception.
This will support his previous actions that show he was more inclined to select options with sporting value rather than monetary value.
The appointment of Arne Slot as the manager of the Reds energized the discourse that could portray Hancko as a possible Anfield returnee.
On the other hand, Hancko prefers France while his wife, Kristana Pliskova, prefers Spain or Italy.
What would Atletico Madrid might offer to acquire Hancko, Jasurek unveiled that the club is currently ahead of the rest in the race to sign the player.
Although the Liverpool contact has now been established, the transition to La Liga appears inevitable.
Liverpool reportedly interested in Feyenoord’s Lutsharel Geertruida as a target man.
He has only one year left on his contract and is eligible to sign a pre-contract with another club.
Geertruida featured majorly as a right-back in the current season but can also fulfill a center-back position.
