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Liverpool are in the market for a centre-back, but their pursuit of a top defender has not gone according to plan so far. They have already lost out on a top target, and one more centre-half could be on his way to Paris Saint-Germain in the upcoming transfer window.
Arne Slot and sporting director Richard Arnold have settled on a few priorities of the summer window, and signing a top centre-back is one of their key goals in the coming weeks and months.
Dean Huijsen was the top target at Liverpool for months, but the Spaniard snubbed a move to Anfield in favour of joining Real Madrid in the upcoming transfer window.
Liverpool have been assessing other options in the market, but now PSG are threatening to thwart their pursuit of another top target in the coming weeks.
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PSG are pushing hard for a Portuguese defender wanted at Anfield
Tomas Araujo has had a stunning season at Benfica and is almost certain to move on for bigger and better things in the upcoming summer transfer window.
After missing out on Huijsen, Liverpool have turned their attention towards the Portugal defender who has impressed the Reds’ scouts over the last few months.
However, according to Foot Mercato, PSG are pressing forward with their attempt to take him to the Parc des Princes in the upcoming transfer window.
The Parisians have identified Araujo as the long-term replacement for club legend Marquinhos, and are determined to sign him ahead of next season.
They have been tracking him since last year, and he is very much one of PSG’s priority targets for the summer transfer window.
He has a £67m release clause in his contract, which the French champions are prepared to pay to sign him.
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