In addition to former Cameroon defender Joel Matip, who left Anfield at the end of last season, Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk is also 33 years old and the need for a generational change in the centre-back corps is imminent.
According to Tutto Juve, Liverpool are investigating Brazilian defender Gleison Bremer, who plays for Juventus, and have made enquiries. Chelsea, Manchester United and Bayern Munich are also keeping an eye on developments.
Juventus, who want to keep the player, are expected to demand around £59 million from any club that tries to acquire him. A mainstay of the team last season, making 40 appearances throughout Serie A and the Coppa Italia, the 27-year-old centre-back is an integral part of the final line.
He was also selected for Brazil’s squad for Copa America 2024, despite losing to Uruguay. Although he did not have the opportunity to play in the tournament, he is proof of his ability when he can be part of the Canaries’ squad, which sends the best players to leagues around the world.
However, Liverpool have no intention of getting involved in a titanic offer war and are likely to pull out of the race if the transfer fee is inflated.
The 27-year-old defender, who is under contract until June 2028, does not realistically fit Liverpool’s profile and it is unlikely that they will actually make an offer, with their main targets being in their teens and early 20s, concentrating on those who can play a long-term role in the new Arne Slot regime.
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