Liverpool have reportedly identified Willian Pacho as their top defensive target ahead of the summer, as Eintracht Frankfurt want €65 million.
According to Santi Aouna, Liverpool are prioritising a move for Willian Pacho as the club have held talks with Eintracht Frankfurt and his agent. The German side are demanding €65 million including Bonuses for the Ecuadorian defender, as a move away from the Bundesliga seems likely.
Liverpool prioritising Willian Pacho’s move
Liverpool are about to make some critical changes to their backline as well as other areas of their squad ahead of the summer. The Reds recently bowed out of the Europa League, FA Cup and possibly even the Premier League race. Jurgen Klopp’s departure would bring many essential changes under the new management.
One of their priority targets is a left-footed centre-back, something the club have lacked for years. In fact, Liverpool are on the only Premier League top-six side without one, and this summer, they might look to bring a player of that profile.
Arsenal-linked Willian Pacho has emerged as a priority target for Liverpool ahead of the summer, with Eintracht Frankfurt demanding €65 million, including bonuses, to sell him. It’s a hefty price for the Ecuadorian, and on first impression, the Merseysiders will explore a way to negotiate with Frankfurt.
They have been interested for some time in the €65 million-rated Bundesliga defender and now have held talks with Frankfurt and the player’s agent about a move. He will prove to be an exciting addition should Liverpool show concrete interest in signing him, as next season, he could provide cover and competition for Virgil van Dijk in the centre-back position,
Liverpool targeting a left-footed centre-back
Apart from Willian Pacho, Liverpool have seen links to several other players with a similar profile. Sporting CP’s Goncalo Inacio remains a target, while they have also explored the idea of singing soon-to-be-free agent Lloyd Kelly when his contract with Bournemouth expires.
Liverpool are also set to part ways with Joel Matip when his contract ends in the summer, and will want a left-footed option over a direct replacement for the Cameroonian. They have a strong enough right side, with Ibrahima Konate and Jarell Quansah primed to keep their places for the future.
