Liverpool set sights on signing ‘sensational talent’ tipped to be ‘world’s best’ – Sources
Liverpool are actively exploring the market for a left-sided centre-back, sources have told Football Insider.
It is believed that the Reds will step up their search for a new defender after looking for cover in this area last summer but stopping short of making a senior capture.
Well-placed sources have told Football Insider that Liverpool want a new recruit to provide cover for superstar Virgil van Dijk – and potentially replace the 32-year-old in the long-term.
Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Piero Hincapie has long been of major interest to the Reds, who have extensively scouted the 22-year-old for some time, and that has continued during his excellent displays for Xabi Alonso’s Bundesliga-topping outfit.
Liverpool are looking to sure up their defence and bring in cover for Virgil van Dijk
Hincapie, whose current contract expires in 2027, has impressed Liverpool scouts and the club could make a move for him in the off-season.
Football Insider pundit, the former England keeper Paul Robinson, has claim Hincapie is a “sensational talent” with the ability to develop into “one of the world’s best defenders”.
Van Dijk remains in Liverpool’s immediate plans, with Football Insider revealing (12 February) that he, along with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah, are open to penning new deals to extend their stays at Anfield.
While major backroom changes are expected at the club following Jurgen Klopp’s departure, they also look set to lose defender Joel Matip at the end of the season when his deal expires.
A new sporting director will be appointed following Jorg Schmadtke’s departure, with sources telling Football Insider (22 February) that Liverpool plan to approach Leverkusen chief Simon Rolfes.
Liverpool remain at the top of the Premier League after their 4-1 Anfield win against Luton Town on Wednesday (21 February).
They are next in action in the League Cup final against Chelsea on Sunday afternoon (25 February).
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