Liverpool, who were targeting Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi, lost the battle of persuasion with Real Sociedad.Nevertheless, manager Arne Slot is still looking to secure a defensive midfielder, and may be in the market for one this winter or next summer.
Liverpool list a midfielder who can handle the bottom of midfield. There has been a lot of speculation in the media, with players from countries such as Holland, Spain and Portugal, including Quinten Timber from Slot’s old club Feyenoord, emerging as targets.
According to talkSPORT’s reporter Alex Crook, Liverpool have long had their eye on Brighton’s 20-year-old midfielder Carlos Bareba, with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur also keeping their eye on him
The young midfielder joined Brighton from Lille last summer and quickly settled into the Premier League, making 37 appearances throughout the domestic league and Europa League He has also secured a regular place in the new team appointed by Fabian Hürzeler, the youngest manager in Premier League history.
He made his debut for Cameroon in June 2024 and is developing well in England He is physical and athletic, and has the technique to connect with the ball forward without losing it in tight situations.
Although he shows glimpses of being a little rough around the edges, he covers up with his long, stretchy legs. He is gaining experience at the top level and will surely develop more rapidly as he grows mentally and learns to read the flow of the game.
He has a promising future in the Premier League, so it’s no surprise that top teams are interested. The club has produced the likes of Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo in recent years, and he could turn into a world-class player in the next few years and move to a mega club for a hefty fee.
He is under contract until June 2028 and is not expected to leave this winter or next summer at the moment, but with an undisclosed release clause, there could be a ‘what if’.