Reds Target New Defensive Stars…
Liverpool hopes to bolster its defense with signings of Giovanni Leoni and Marc Guehi, as the Reds are in dire need of reinforcements before the transfer window closes. With Jarell Quansah off to Bayer Leverkusen, Liverpool is left with just three senior center-backs: Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, and Joe Gomez. It’s like having a three-legged chair in a musical chairs contest! Targeted player Guehi’s contract with Palace ends next summer, while young Leoni, 18, impresses as one of Europe’s rising stars. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed Liverpool’s dilemma, asserting it’s not a choice between the two; they’re working both sides.
Gomez’s injury-prone nature has Liverpool searching for dependable options, as a hamstring injury from a dance-off with a slippery banana peel took him out last season. Despite his recovery timeline, manager Arne Slot realizes he can’t put all his eggs in the Gomez basket. With Gomez missing pre-season games, Liverpool’s start against Bournemouth could see them relying on just van Dijk and Konate. Klopp might feel like a chef trying to cook a gourmet meal with only two ingredients! Liverpool remains committed to signing a center-back, considering the possibilities Guehi and Leoni offer.
