Liverpool want to be aggressive in the market after winning the Premier League this season. The Merseyside giants want to bolster the squad ahead of the next campaign, and the club are now trying to scupper Chelsea and Manchester City’s pursuit of a defender.
Arne Slot wants to bolster his team with players who are prepared to get into the starting eleven to elevate the overall quality of the squad at his disposal.
The Liverpool manager has made some clear demands to the club, and the owners are prepared to back him with as many as five new signings in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s impending departure means the Reds need a new right-back, and the club are pushing to sign someone eyed by Chelsea and Manchester City.
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The Reds hijack deal for Chelsea and Manchester City target
Flamengo’s Wesley Franca is considered the best right-back in South America and is almost certain to move to Europe this summer.
His agents flew down to England recently to hold talks with his Premier League suitors, and Chelsea and Manchester City are prepared to make an offer for him.
Liverpool have also been keeping tabs on him, and according to CaughtOffSide, the club are pushing to hijack their rivals’ pursuit of the Brazilian defender.
It has been claimed that they have been in contact with Flamengo directly to discuss a deal to take Wesley to Anfield in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Liverpool scouts have been watching him for over a year, and believe he has the game to excel in the Premier League if he arrives in England.
Flamengo are prepared to sell Wesley in the summer, but want around £30m before agreeing to sanction his exit from the club in the summer.
