Liverpool given green light to sign defender ahead of Premier League rivals
Liverpool still have a lot of work that needs to be done to their first-team squad. Although they were unbeaten across all competitions until last Sunday, change is still needed.Admittedly, the fact t...
Liverpool has been granted permission to sign a defender ahead of their Premier League rivals, according to recent reports. Despite finishing fifth in the league last season, the Reds recognize that their squad still requires improvements. Bradley Barcola's impressive hat-trick against LASK on Wednesday night has already aided his development, but there are other areas that need attention.
Last term, the team struggled with depth in the backline, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones often filling in as full-backs due to the unavailability of Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong. This season, Liverpool has already signed Uruguayan defender Jarell Quansah on a season-long loan with an £47 million buy-back option at the end of the year.
While Quansah's return was initially linked to Bayern Munich, where he previously played, recent news suggests that Arsenal is also interested in signing him. However, sources indicate that the Gunners may give Liverpool first priority in pursuing Quansah. With the uncertainty surrounding Virgil van Dijk's future and the ongoing recovery of Giovanni Leoni, Liverpool could benefit from the addition of a new centre-back.
Quansah's buy-back clause is valued at around £50 million, making a deal a cost-effective option for the Reds. Furthermore, as a homegrown player, Quansah would address one of Liverpool's main issues in terms of meeting financial fair play regulations. Fans are hopeful that a deal for the academy graduate will be finalized soon, providing the team with much-needed depth in defense.
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