Liverpool look set to win a key battle in the transfer market, with a defensive wonderkid now expected to reject advances from Arsenal and join the Reds instead. The decision comes as a surprise given Arsenal’s recent push, and could mark an important coup for Arne Slot’s rebuild.
The Merseyside giants have already shocked the market with the imminent arrival of Florian Wirtz for a deal worth up to £116m, which will be a British record fee.
However, Liverpool have a number of priorities to sort out before they can rest easy ahead of next season, and signing a centre-back remains a major goal this summer.
In ther quest to sign a top defender, Liverpool are now set to beat Arsenal to the signature of a real defensive wonderkid in the ongoing summer transfer window.
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Wonderkid set to reject Arsenal for Liverpool
Jorrel Hato will leave Ajax this summer, and a clutch of Premier League clubs are interested in getting their hands on the young defender.
He has been the number one target for Arsenal, who have been monitoring him since he was 15, and the Gunners have held talks with his representatives.
Liverpool are also interested in the defender, and according to TEAMTalk, the Reds have been told that the defender has not decided to join Arsenal yet.
The Merseyside giants have been encouraged to pursue the young defender as he is yet to make up his mind about his next club.
Arsenal believe they have the edge, but the defender could easily snub them and join Liverpool, where he has the backing of Virgil van Dijk.
It would be a real coup if Liverpool beat Arsenal to Hato’s signature, given how long the Gunners have been chasing him with real purpose.
