Liverpool are set to be on the hunt for a senior centre-back this summer, with two of their current defenders heading for the door. Also: Man Utd are ready to pay £107m for a striker…
LIVERPOOL TO LISTEN TO BIDS FOR CENTRE-BACK PAIR
Anyone who has watched Joel Matip this season won’t be surprised to learnt that Liverpool are apparently inviting offers for the centre-back.
Matip was at the heart of a disastrous defensive performance at Wolves on Saturday for which Jurgen Klopp could offer ‘no explanation’. He wasn’t the only poor performer – everyone at Anfield shoulders the blame for their current malaise – but Matip has been wretched for much of the season.
So, according to Football Insider, Liverpool have decided to sell the 31-year-old. They are also willing to let Nat Phillips leave – finally – after the back-up defender was made to stick around in the last couple of windows amid concerns over cover.
Which means Liverpool will be in the market for at least one senior centre-back this summer. And, obviously, a midfielder. Unless they decide to ignore the bleeding obvious once more and splurge on a forward again…
REDS TARGET SPANISH DUO
…Which is a genuine possibility, if there is any truth in an AS report linking Liverpool with an Athletic Bilbao star.
Apparently, the Reds are preparing to spend around £45million on Nico Williams after initially registering their interest in January. Aston Villa also let it be known that they too are interested in taking the 20-year-old Spain international.
Liverpool could fill part of their midfield void at the same time, with Oihan Sancet said to be a target for Klopp. Attacking midfielder Sanchet has scored seven goals this season, including a hat-trick in a 4-1 win over Cadiz on Friday.
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UNITED READY TO BREAK RECORD FOR OSIMHEN
Like Liverpool, Manchester United’s priority this summer is clear: a centre-forward.
Rumours persist over their interest in Tottenham record-breaker Harry Kane, especially while he creeps towards the end of his contract at Spurs. But the other hit-man in the frame is Victor Oshimhen.
The Nigeria star has been in fine form for Napoli again this season during their ascent to the Serie A summit. Oshimhen’s 16 goals in 17 appearances have helped his side build up a 13-point lead at the top, with United, Chelsea (obvs) and Real Madrid seemingly the clubs…
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