Liverpool are planning to have a quiet winter transfer window but plans are afoot as they prepare to bring in serious reinforcements at the end of the season.
The Reds sit at the summit of the Premier League title and contrary to the fans’ opinion, the club do not believe that they need January arrivals to sustain a title challenge.
Arne Slot is happy with the depth of his squad and expects to have more options once the injuries start clearing up in the coming weeks with several players scheduled to get back into the team.
Liverpool are prepared to act if a long-term target becomes available in the winter window but sporting director Richard Hughes expects to do most of the heavy lifting in terms of recruitment in the summer transfer window.
The Merseyside giants have plans in place to sign a centre-back even if Virgil van Dijk signs a new deal and several defenders are on their radar as they continue to assess their options.
One of their top targets has been making waves in the Premier League this season but competition for his signature is set to be fierce.
Barcelona and Real Madrid to give the Reds competition for top centre-back target
Liverpool are tracking several defenders but Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo has been gradually emerging as a top target for the club.
The Brazilian, who recently scored his first career goal, has been impressive since arriving in England and his stock has been on the rise this season.
The Merseyside giants are prepared to spend the big bucks to sign him next summer and he is seen as the natural successor to Van Dijk at Anfield.
However, according to Catalan daily Sport, the two Spanish giants have something to say when it comes to Murillo’s potential next club.
Barcelona are in the market for a centre-back and the Forest defender has emerged on their radar through the weight of his performances at the City Ground.
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Real Madrid will invest heavily in their defence next summer and signing a centre-back is one of their priorities.
Forest’s Brazilian defender has piqued the interest of the European champions who are considering making a move for him at the end of the season.
With more and more clubs getting into the act for Murillo, Forest are expected to demand a fee north of the £70m figure for him in the summer.
