Latest Liverpool transfer news and rumours, including significant updates on Giorgi Mamardashvili and Pierro Hincapie.
Liverpool, which did not sign a single senior player during the summer transfer season, might now officially bring in two stars in the final seven days. Arne Slot got his term off to a great start with the Reds defeating Ipswich Town 2-0 at Portman Road, but it is evident that depth in certain places is required.
Although Liverpool picked up three points, they were far from their best in the first half, with Slot making a tactical change at halftime, replacing Jarell Quansah with Ibrahima Konate. The change gave Trent Alexander-Arnold more freedom, and he went on to play an important role in the opening goal.
Konate currently appears to be first choice with Virgil van Dijk, with Quansah and Joe Gomez serving as backups following Sepp van den Berg’s departure. Gomez might possibly follow the Dutchman, who joined Brentford earlier this week, out of Anfield, with numerous clubs keen after being left out of last weekend’s squad.
With that in mind, it becomes evident that defensive depth is required, and the most recent update on Quansah has emphasized that requirement. In his news conference, Slot stated, “On Tuesday, he picked up a bit of an injury and could not train on Wednesday, so let’s see if he can train today.”
In terms of defensive signings, Marc Guehi appears to be still available, despite expectations that he will join Newcastle. The Magpies have begun to examine options, with bids lodged for Benfica’s Tomas Araujo and Bayer Leverkusen’s Edmond Taposba, but Liverpool is more interested in the latter’s teammate.
Pierro Hincapie has previously been connected with the Reds, and with reports suggesting he is looking for a new challenge, Liverpool might take advantage. Atletico Madrid is also interested, but has already agreed to sign Clement Lenglet on loan from Barcelona, with medical tests already set.
As a result, Liverpool could have a free run at the Ecuador international, with Leverkusen demanding £50 million to complete the move. If the team pursues Hincapie, he is unlikely to be the club’s first summer acquisition, as an agreement has already been agreed with Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili.
According to Valencia-based outlet Superdeporte, the transfer could be completed in the coming hours, with the last touches being put on the agreement. The aim is for him to continue on loan at the Spanish club for the rest of the season before joining Liverpool next summer.
