Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing 26-year-old Napoli defender Sam Beukema next year, with Arne Slot an admirer.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Liverpool are plotting a move for Sam Beukema, who joined Serie A champions Napoli earlier this summer. The 26-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past, and it will be interesting to see if Liverpool decide to make a move for him in future.
Napoli will not want to lose him easily. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Liverpool need defensive reinforcements, and that is no secret. Beukema could prove to be a useful acquisition for them.
The 26-year-old has shown his quality in Italy and he has the physicality and technical attributes to do well in the Premier League as well. He could be an asset for the Premier League champions if they manage to get the deal done.
Liverpool could use Beukema
Liverpool need more depth at the back. Ibrahima Konate will be a free agent at the end of the season if he does not sign a new contract, and Joe Gomez has had persistent injury problems. Ideally, Liverpool should look to sign two quality central defenders.
The Reds were heavily linked with Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace during the summer transfer window, coming close to securing the Englishman’s services. It will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for the two players in the coming months.
The opportunity to move to the Premier League will be quite exciting for the 26-year-old Napoli defender. However, the Dutchman has just joined the Italian champions and they are under no pressure to cash in on him. Liverpool might have to pay over the odds in order to get the deal done.
Liverpool have done well to improve the attacking unit this summer, but they need to invest in the defence and midfield as well. Signing a quality central defender would be ideal for them. Beukema certainly fits the profile of players capable of helping Liverpool push for major trophies regularly.
