Liverpool, which has made strengthening its midfielders a priority, has also shown interest in reinforcing its left-handed center backs. The club had been eyeing England U-21 defender Levi Colwill of Chelsea, but the player signed a long-term contract, closing the door on a move this summer.
Dutch U-21 defender Mickey van de Ven, who was also rumored to be on the verge of a move to Tottenham Hotspur. The club is struggling to secure a left-handed center back, which is not available in the current center back lineup, and it may be difficult to acquire one at this time with the start of the Premier League season approaching.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Croatian defender Josko Guvardiol, who has moved to domestic league rivals Manchester City, was a priority target, and the possibility of a move was explored this winter.
“Liverpool have always been really interested in Josko Gvardiol. In January, they made inquiries about the player’s situation, gauging any possibility of reaching out to Leipzig, even entertaining innovative methods to bring the player on board. “
“Yet, Leipzig remained adamant – the player was off the market for the January window.”
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He is now one of the best center backs in the world and played a major role in the World Cup in Qatar last year, contributing to the Croatian national team’s breakthrough.
He has all the elements required of a modern defender and is expected to develop further under Josep Guardiola.
He is a great threat to Liverpool, but with a generational change in the final line as well as a search for a left-handed center back, what kind of reinforcements can Liverpool complete?