In addition to revamping their midfielders, Liverpool is targeting a left-handed center back. With the unexpected departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, it has taken time to strengthen the midfield, and at the moment, the club has not been able to secure any talent.
With the Premier League season underway and the transfer window closing soon, center backs are once again being mentioned in the media.
Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapié, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen, is said to be at the top of the list, but Sky Sport Germany’s Florian Plettenberg denies that he is on the move.
“Piero Hincapié is NOT for sale this window! Bayer 04 definitely wants to keep him. Key player for Xabi Alonso. “
“Understand there is NO price tag for Liverpool.”
ℹ️ Piero #Hincapié is NOT for sale this window! Bayer 04 definitely wants to keep him. Key player for Xabi Alonso.
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 26, 2023
Understand there is NO price tag for Liverpool. #LFC@SkySportDE 🇪🇨 pic.twitter.com/fpjA4v0LuL
The true meaning of the transfer fee is difficult to grasp, as reports of fees such as £35 million and £70 million have been circulating.
However, with Liverpool anxious to replace Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate, securing a new center back is a high priority for the club.
Will Liverpool be able to strengthen their final line in time for the upcoming deadline?