Twenty-year-old Jarell Quansah is on the rise and has already pitched in 14 games and is recognized for his high potential. Ibrahima Konate has also been a consistent performer, while Joe Gomez has stepped into a new career at sideback.
On the other hand, the search for replacements for Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk, both 32 years old, must begin soon. Matip, in particular, is out for an extended period of time and his current contract expires at the end of this season. At the moment, there is no indication that he will renew his contract, and he may leave the club.
According to le10Sport, both Liverpool and Manchester United are leading the battle for the 18-year-old French defender Leny Yoro, who is also one of the candidates, with both clubs moving negotiations forward.
Despite being only 18 years old, Yolo has made the jump to the French U-21 national team and has played 30 games in the Ligue 1 and 3 in the Conference League for Lille. He is a promising young talent with a promising future in the talent-rich world of French soccer.
The problem is the transfer fee. Despite his lack of experience at the top level, his club’s owner is said to be demanding 78 million pounds, which is out of Liverpool’s reach. The amount is too exorbitant to exceed even the defensive leader Van Dijk.
Realistically, the transfer fee is expected to drop. Still, it will take a lot of money, and it will be difficult to compete with Manchester United in terms of financial resources, and if it comes to a battle of offers, it may not be possible to win.
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