Liverpool are likely to be in the market for a centre-back next summer as they prepare to bring in a replacement or a successor to Virgil van Dijk.
The Liverpool captain is in the final year of his contract and there is still no agreement over a new deal between the club and the player.
The Merseyside giants want to hold on to the veteran centre-back and talks are ongoing between Van Dijk’s agents and Liverpool over fresh terms.
However, Van Dijk turned 33 in the summer and even if he decides to sign a new contract, Liverpool are aware that they need to plan for life without the Dutchman.
Liverpool are looking at several defenders who could come in and succeed or replace Van Dijk in the starting eleven next summer.
Sevilla’s Loic Bade is one of the centre-backs Liverpool are considering and he is believed to be one of the priority targets for the club.
Sevilla ready to accept ‘good offer’ for the Liverpool target
Bade is one of the top defenders in La Liga but Sevilla are prepared to move him on as they need funds to balance their books.
According to ABC Sevilla (via Sport Witness), the Spanish outfit are expecting offers to land on their table for Bade in the upcoming transfer windows.
Sevilla are expecting to cash in on the defender and it has been claimed that plans are already underway to replace the Frenchman.
The Spanish giants are putting contingencies in place to replace the defender if and when he leaves the club.
Liverpool are in the race to sign him and will make a move for him once he becomes the top target for their defensive sector.
Sevilla are willing sellers and Bade is seen as one of the players who could bring in significant funds to boost their coffers next summer.
