Liverpool are prepared to go up against their biggest rivals for players in the summer, and will not shy away from bidding wars for the top talents. It seems the Reds are now set to beat Arsenal to the signature of one of the best young defenders in the next window.
Arne Slot wants to carry out a substantial revamp of the squad in the summer transfer window to ensure he has better options to choose from next season.
The Liverpool manager wants to compete on all fronts and is keen to bring in better options for several areas of his squad in the coming months.
The Merseyside giants are in the market for defenders, and the club are now poised to secure a deal to sign a player who has been an Arsenal target for over a year.
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The Reds are set to sign top Arsenal target
Jorrel Hato has been on the radar of Arsenal since last year, and the Gunners have been expecting to sign the defender in the upcoming transfer window.
However, according to the Daily Mail, Liverpool are now seriously considering getting their hands on the left-back in the coming months.
The Merseyside giants want a new full-back, and Milos Kerkez has been the top target. However, Bournemouth’s £45m valuation of the player is a problem.
Liverpool are seeking alternatives, and the name of the Ajax star is being seriously discussed within the corridors of power at Anfield.
Virgil van Dijk is a big fan of Hato and wants Liverpool to secure a deal to take him to Anfield in the summer transfer window.
The Van Dijk factor could be key in helping Liverpool land the Ajax star over Arsenal, as the Reds captain is a hero of Hato.
The teenage defender’s ability to play both as a left-back and a centre-back is another key reason why Liverpool want him.
