The average age of the forwards and midfielders has dropped dramatically, and Liverpool is moving toward the second chapter of Jurgen Klopp’s reign. The next point of reinforcement is the final line, which has been chased this summer, especially at center back, where Joel Matip and Filsil Van Dijk will be 33 years old next year.
They are said to be targeting left-handed center backs such as Sporting defender Goncalo Inácio and Sao Paulo defender Lucas Beraldo, but they are also interested in right-handed center backs, with Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo reportedly a target.
According to 90min, Liverpool is continuously following the movements of Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo, who has long been rumored to be interested, and Premier League clubs such as Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea are also in the same situation.
On the other hand, Bayern Munich is said to be the most eager to acquire the player. Some media outlets are reporting that they have already held talks with Bayern Munich, who are looking to further strengthen their center backs, including Dayo Upamecano and Kim Min-jae.
However, the Uruguayan defender has no intention of leaving Barcelona and has a contract remaining until June 2026. He has been a mainstay this season, starting 14 games in La Liga and the Champions League, and there is not even a whiff of an exit.
The Uruguayan defender has no plans to leave for England or Germany, but with an exorbitant fee on the table, it seems unlikely that a transfer will be completed unless the player wants to leave.