Liverpool are in the market for defensive cover and have turned to Bayern Munich to bring an experienced star to add to the squad
Liverpool are in talks with Bayern Munich over signing a defender to improve their squad.
The Reds have been quick out of the blocks this summer, tying up a deal for Alexis Mac Allister very early – and are already targeting another midfielder. But defensive cover remains a big priority for Jurgen Klopp, who would like to add another body in his backline.
Bayern Munich, meanwhile, have endured a tough season despite winning the Bundesliga, with their future in flux. The Bavarians may well overhaul much of their squad, with Raphael Honigstein writing in The Athletic that the power struggle behind the scenes will give manager Thomas Tuchel freer rein to shape his squad in his image – rather than relying on a director of football
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SportBILD’s Christian Falk, writing for CaughtOffside, has made the claim that Benjamin Pavard is on the radar for Liverpool, with the Frenchman seeking a clean break after four years at the German champions.
“His agents are already talking to other clubs,” Falk said. “Among them, Liverpool is now a hot candidate
SportBILD’s Christian Falk, writing for CaughtOffside, has made the claim that Benjamin Pavard is on the radar for Liverpool, with the Frenchman seeking a clean break after four years at the German champions.
“His agents are already talking to other clubs,” Falk said. “Among them, Liverpool is now a hot candidate.
The advantage of Pavard as a right-sided centre-back would be that he has experience of playing as a right-back and would theoretically be better at covering than Konate: he could also give competition to Alexander-Arnold in that position, too.
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