Liverpool have shown great intent ahead of the summer and are set to have one of the most consequential transfer windows in the club’s history. However, they are not immune to competition from other clubs, and Newcastle United are threatening to snap up one of their top targets.
Sporting director Richard Hughes has been a busy man over the last few months, but his hard work is set to pay off in the coming weeks as Liverpool prepare for the biggest summer in the club’s history.
Liverpool are closing in on deals for Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez, and Jeremie Frimpong’s arrival is expected to be announced soon as the club’s first signing of the transfer window.
However, Liverpool are still facing setbacks in the market, and Newcastle United are likely to beat them to the signature of a highly-rated La Liga defender this summer.
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Newcastle chase La Liga defender wanted at Anfield
Frimpong is being seen as the replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, but there are suggestions Liverpool could still opt to bring in a more defensive option.
According to CaughtOffSide, the Reds are among the clubs who have their eyes on Atletico Madrid defender Nahuel Molina ahead of the summer.
His ability to play both as a right-back and a central defender appeals to Arne Slot, but it has been claimed that Newcastle are also interested in the player.
The Magpies want a more experienced option for the right-back slot, and are pushing to sign the Atletico Madrid star in the upcoming transfer window.
It is still unclear whether Liverpool will push to sign him, and it appears Newcastle have a clear edge in the race for Molina this summer.
Atletico Madrid are prepared to sell him for a fee less than the £30m mark in the upcoming transfer window.
