Richard Hughes. Source: Imago Images
Liverpool are a point away from winning the Premier League title, but work is underway behind the scenes to bolster their squad in the summer. The Merseyside giants have been holding discussions with agents and intermediaries, and it seems positive steps have been taken to secure the signature of a priority target.
Arne Slot is pushing for a major squad revamp in the summer, and sporting director Richard Hughes has his work cut out to deliver the signings soon.
The Liverpool board are prepared to back the manager’s vision, and the club are keen to sign as many as five new players to bolster the Dutchman’s options for next season.
The Merseyside giants are expected to sign at least one centre-back, and the club have made progress towards securing a deal for one of their priority targets.
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The Reds hold positive talks with defender’s agents
Dean Huijsen has been Liverpool’s top centre-back target this summer, and the club have been laying down the groundwork for a summer approach.
It emerged recently that Chelsea are leading the race to sign him, and the defender would prefer a move to Real Madrid if they step up their efforts to sign him.
However, Liverpool have not given up, and recently presented the project and the offer to the player’s camp to sell him a move to Anfield.
According to GiveMeSport, more positive talks have occurred between Liverpool and the defender’s representatives over a summer switch.
It has been claimed that the Merseyside giants have growing optimism that they will beat other clubs to the signature of Huijsen in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Key decision-makers at Bournemouth believe Anfield is the likely destination for Huijsen, who has a £50m release clause in his contract, in the summer.
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