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liverpool Now keen to sign a ‘dominant’ defender Arne Slaughter A new left-footed option is confirmed in the backline, according to a report.
Liverpool keen to strengthen in multiple positions
With Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk set to leave at the end of the season, it will be crucial for the Reds to be proactive in the transfer market, with a number of targets already identified across multiple fronts . position.
The possibility of Trent joining Real Madrid is still very high. Joshua Kimmich on the shortlistand has contacted Bayern Munich to discuss a deal, while Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz has been drafted As a potential Salah replacement.
Slott is not short of options at centre-back and although Ibrahima Konate has struggled with injury this season, the manager is still interested in bringing in more players at the back.
Relevant
This is according to a report from Rousing The Kop, which revealed Liverpool are admirers of Nottingham Forest defender Murillowho has just signed a new contract at the City Ground.
Although the centre-back has just signed a new contract, which puts Forest in a strong negotiating position, they will be willing to sanction his departure if they receive an offer of more than £80 million in the summer.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are also interested in the defender, who is likely to move to one of Europe’s top clubs when he leaves Juventus, although Barca’s financial problems have opened the door for Florentino Perez to Liverpool’s competition clears the way.
With Slott keen on the left-footed defender, as well as Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Chelsea’s Levi Colwell, club bosses still believe a deal for the former is possible.
Murillo impressed at City Stadium
Forest are a surprise contender for a Champions League spot this season and the Brazilian has played a key role in their successful campaign, averaging a WhoScored match rating of 7.07 exist Premier Leagueranked first in the team.
The 22-year-old also impressed in his first season in the Premier League last year, with scout Ben Martinson speaking highly of his tackling and dribbling abilities.
Nonetheless, the asking price of over £80m is extremely high considering the Forest star has yet to prove himself at the top level for a sustained period of time. Therefore, Liverpool should try to negotiate a deal for a lower fee, especially if Van Dijk commits to a new deal and there is no pressing need to sign a new centre-back.
