It stays to be witnessed whether Liverpool will deal with to indicator a defender ahead of the window closes on Friday at 11pm.
Ryan Gravenberch seems set to be declared as the club’s fourth official signing this summer next a alter of coronary heart from Bayern with regard to the Dutchman’s foreseeable future.
Just one identify the Merseysiders could but go after at the very last minute may possibly be Southampton’s Armel Bella-Kotchap, a identify Fabrizio Romano directly dealt with on line in response to a query over the chance of a go to Anfield.
“Let’s see [on Bella-Kotchap to Liverpool]. At the instant I really don’t have any information on concrete negotiation, but Liverpool transfer quick in offers, like with Endo,” the Italian reporter spoke on Kick’s live blog.
At 21 a long time of age and reportedly out there for a loan price of £3m (according to a write-up on X from Patrik Berger), it appears to be an suitable selection for the club to pursue to bolster a fragile backline.
Update: #BVB und Bayern weiterhin im Rennen um Armel Bella-Kotchap. Schlägt einer der beiden Konkurrenten noch zu? Nach @SPORT1-Infos hat Southampton mittlerweile die Forderung über €8m Leihgebühr runtergeschraubt, will nur noch €3,5m haben. Mehr: https://t.co/tow71a6DSn https://t.co/I3Z3SfuG1q
— Patrick Berger (@berger_pj) August 31, 2023
Admittedly, as a right-footed centre-half, a person could fully grasp Liverpool’s possible reservations about these a offer offered their recent desire for a remaining-sided centre-back who can supply include for Virgil van Dijk.
Given the fall-off in quality when Ibrahima Konate is out of action, on the other hand, the need for an alternative on the right of the defence furthermore cannot be dismissed – specifically in light of Jurgen Klopp’s reliance on the Frenchman’s capability to correctly deal with two areas whilst the Reds are in possession.
