Liverpool are the likely destination for the Premier League star as agents try to seal a move
Liverpool have been named as the club most likely to sign the ‘priceless’ Premier League star, with his agents busy trying to find him a new club.
Liverpool are making transfer plans after a disappointing campaign
The summer turns out to be one of the most important results in Liverpool’s recent history.
The title race has already been given to Arsenal or Man City, the Champions League is gone, and a rebuilding of some importance is needed – the most pressing in the central defense, where a combination of age, injuries and contract uncertainty have left Arne Slot’s options less than the desire club Liverpool can support.
Jeremy Jacquet is already signed.
The 20-year-old Rennes defender, who was signed for £60m in February, will arrive at Anfield in the summer after completing his final day trial in England.
Giovanni Leoni, out since October with a knee injury, will be a new face come pre-season. But those are future projects, and the immediate problem concerns what is available now.
Ibrahima Konate’s contract expires at the end of the season, and negotiations have dragged on for a long time, with conflicting signals emerging in recent weeks.
Fabrizio Romano’s latest assessment is that the talks are “going to the final stage”, but with Real Madrid and others circling, nothing is confirmed.
Virgil van Dijk is 34 and working on the final chapter of an era-defining Anfield career.
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The Dutchman is already under increasing pressure.
Joe Gomez is expected to leave following another disrupted campaign, so Liverpool’s defensive picture heading into next summer is complicated.
Liverpool is a ‘possible destination’ for Marcos Senesi
Against that background, a report from inews claims that Liverpool are in a good position to sign Marcos Senesi.
The 28-year-old Bournemouth defender is one of the most sought-after defenders in this summer’s free transfer window, and Slot could be linked, having worked with Senesi at Feyenoord during the club’s run to the Europa Conference League final.
Romano confirmed on Sunday that Senesi’s choice is to stay in the Premier League despite interest from Spain and Italy, with his agents now in active talks with English clubs.
Man United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Everton and Aston Villa are all reported to be involved in those talks, but the iNews report specifically states that Liverpool are ‘a possible destination’ for Senesi, with the player’s camp ‘busy’ trying to secure a move.
Senesi has been outstanding for Bournemouth this season, appearing in 31 of 32 league games and earning praise for his consistency and reading of the game.
He received some credit after playing against Arsenal last Saturday – a display at the Emirates that played a direct role in the 2-1 defeat that opened the title race.
His role as Bournemouth’s defensive coordinator following the departures of Dean Huijsen and Illia Zabarnyi last summer underlined his leadership qualities, with Iraola calling him a ‘very important’ player.
Senesi ticks a number of boxes that are hard to fill in the mainstream market.
A left-back who can work with van Dijk on the other side, who has experience in the Premier League and is known by the manager – Liverpool’s interest is not difficult to understand.
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