Liverpool are reportedly nonetheless looking out for defensive reinforcements regardless of spending up to £60million on Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes.
The Reds have been all the time in want of strengthening their backline after it turned clear that centre-back Ibrahima Konate was going to run down his Anfield contract.
Liverpool swung into motion and agreed to signal the 21-year-old Jacquet, who’s one in all France’s most highly-rated younger defenders.
The 6ft 2in participant reportedly rejected approaches from Chelsea and Bayern Munich to head to the Merseyside outfit, with the attract of Liverpool proving too good to flip down.
He mentioned after his swap was confirmed, “It’s a legendary membership, and the soccer philosophy and undertaking actually appealed to me. My household and I imagine we now have made the correct selection and we really feel actually glad right here.
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“I’ve seen all the cups and trophies and seen just how many there are, and I thought: ‘Wow, I really want to be part of the history of this club’.”
But it appears Liverpool aren’t executed when it comes to their backline.
Indeed, with Joe Gomez struggling a muscle harm on pre-season responsibility and 19-year-old Giovanni Leoni – who value £26m final 12 months – nonetheless not match after a critical knee drawback, they might be a bit mild on the again.
Liverpool take into account Fikayo Tomori approach
Now, in accordance to TuttoJuve, Liverpool have made initial contact with AC Milan over centre-back Fikayo Tomori, who’s into the final 12 months of his contract.
The defender has had 5 glad years on the Italian giants however the Reds could also be prepared to take a look at the previous Chelsea defender’s resolve with a bid.
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Iraola is alleged to need an ‘experienced and reliable centre-back’ for subsequent season, which has prompted Liverpool to sound out Milan to assess the feasibility of a deal.
The report states that one of many Reds’ essential ‘priorities’ this summer season is to bolster their rearguard, however signing Tomori could possibly be tough.
The Italian publication claims Milan don’t seem to be prepared to let go of ‘one of their most important defenders so easily’.
However, there’s a likelihood the 28-year-old might depart at no cost in 2027 so Milan could also be ready to negotiate to cease that taking place.
Tomori, who’s but to signal a contract extension at Milan, has additionally been linked with Juventus. Whether he ends his Italian journey stays to be seen.
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