Arne Slot offers key updates ahead of Chelsea clash
Liverpool are in the market for centre-backs and Richard Hughes and his recruitment team are assessing players while working on identifying the top targets for the club.
The Merseyside giants are expected to add to their centre-back options next summer regardless of whether Virgil van Dijk agrees to sign a new contract with the club.
Liverpool want some variety in their centre-back options given Van Dijk’s advancing years and the injury history of Ibrahima Konate who has improved his fitness this season.
There are also question marks over the future of Joe Gomez and Jarell Quansha is still young and has yet to earn the complete trust of Liverpool manager Arne Slot.
Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi and Nottingham Forest’s Murillo are on their radar and it is clear that Liverpool are keen to value Premier League experience in their targets.
One more Premier League defender has been added to their shortlist of targets as the club continue to juggle and consider whom to target next summer.
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According to CaughtOffside, Fulham defender Joachim Andersen has emerged as an option for the Merseyside giants.
The 28-year-old centre-back joined the Cottagers from Crystal Palace last summer and has been a key player in Marco Silva’s team this season.
His performances have piqued the interest of Liverpool who will continue to monitor his performances until the end of the season.
The defender is one of the names on Liverpool’s shortlist and his Premier League appearance is a key reason why the Reds are looking at him.
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Tottenham are also interested in the defender as Fulham face a battle to hold on to the centre-back next summer.
However, there is no guarantee that he will end up at Liverpool as the club are still to identify their top defensive target for the summer transfer window.
Anderson would be a smart signing for the club given his experience in the Premier League and would be a good option to have in their squad.
Fulham are likely to resist selling him and might look to price him out of a move if Liverpool make a move for him.
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