Liverpool is so far ahead in the Premier League title chase that focus has already turned to the summer transfer market.
Liverpool’s forthcoming off-season is set to be a busy one, with the club intending to upgrade at least five positions as Arne Slot attempts to transform the group into the next great dynasty in English football.
Centre-back is one position that might see many arrivals this summer, with Virgil van Dijk’s future at Liverpool still uncertain, as the Reds are aiming to bring in a quality kid who can grow into the job over the next few years.
And it appears that Liverpool has already identified the player who has emerged as one of the Premier League’s breakout stars this season.
Liverpool begins initial talks to sign AFC Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen.
According to CaughtOffside, Liverpool have started talks to sign AFC Bournemouth youngster Dean Huijsen, with a bid worth £29m expected to be made soon for the 19-year-old centre-back heading into the summer.
The Amsterdam-born Spanish youth international has been one of the revelations of the season having joined the Cherries last summer, with Liverpool actually interested in signing Huijsen before the defender opted to move to Bournemouth.
Noted as a ‘unique’ talent, Huijsen’s performances have caught the eye of some of the biggest clubs in football, including Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Arsenal, who are all keeping tabs on the Bournemouth star.
Yet with Liverpool eager to sign a new central defender and having had prior interest in Huijsen, the Reds should feel confident in their abilities to win the race for the centre-back, who could become a real hit at Anfield in the years to come.
What other defenders are Liverpool targeting this summer?
Liverpool are certainly prepared to invest massively in central defense this summer, with the Reds looking to add the pieces required to eventually replace Van Dijk and find a new long-term partner for Ibrahima Konate.
And the whispers leading up to the summer have been exciting, with Liverpool reportedly interested in signing VfL Wolfsburg teenager Konstantinos Koulierakis, who, like Huijsen, is having a breakout year after moving to one of Europe’s top divisions.
With Liverpool also keeping an eye on Ajax wonderkid Jorrel Hato, it’s evident that the Reds have a specific profile in mind for a defender this summer, with an intriguing signing expected once the transfer window opens.
