Liverpool are almost certain to sign a new centre-back next summer even if Virgil van Dijk decides to sign a new contract and extend his stay at Anfield.
Van Dijk is in talks with Liverpool over a new deal and has indicated that a final decision on his future will be taken towards the end of the season.
However, there are signs that a deal is close to getting agreed upon between the two sides and there is real optimism around the defender continuing at Anfield beyond the end of the ongoing campaign.
But Liverpool are still working towards signing a centre-back as they want to add at least one more talented young defender to their defensive armoury.
The Merseyside giants have been looking at several players as they continue to assess several profiles ahead of making a call on a top target in the coming months.
Club are eyeing a move for a La Liga defender
Liverpool are tracking several centre-backs but one of the names that has been picking up traction in their recruitment meetings.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Sevilla’s Loic Bade has emerged as a top target for the Merseyside giants for the next summer transfer window.
The Frenchman has emerged as a top defender in Spain and his performances have attracted the attention of the Premier League giants.
Liverpool have been left impressed by his showings and are eyeing snaring him away from Sevilla at the end of the season.
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Sevilla’s financial issues mean, the club are likely to cash in if Liverpool make a concrete move for him.
He has a £42m release clause in his contract but it seems Liverpool do not want to pay such a figure for the centre-back.
However, Seville do not want to accept a lower offer and therefore it is likely to be a little more complicated than expected to get Bade out of the Spanish club.
Liverpool hope they will be able to sell a move to Bade first before approaching Sevilla to work out a negotiated fee for the defender’s departure.
