Liverpool have been a having a memorable campaign under new manager Arne Slot. The Reds are leading the Premier League table with a 15-point cushion. Second place Arsenal have been trying to catch up to Liverpool but the gulf in quality is evident to see.
The Merseyside-based club has been one of the most consistent teams in the Premier League this season. Arne Slot’s men have not put a foot wrong when it has mattered and find themselves within touching distance of a 20th league title.
Legendary forward Mohamed Salah has been the best player in the world without a shadow of a doubt. As per Sofascore, the 32-year-old has scored 32 goals and provided 22 assists in just 41 games in all competitions this season. This makes him the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.
Liverpool players celebrate the penalty goal from Mohamed Salah against Southampton. Darwin Nunez won the penalty for the Reds during the 3-1 Premier League victory at Anfield.
Arne Slot’s men are playing free-flowing football and the results show for it. The Dutch manager replaced the legendary Jurgen Klopp at the start of the season, with many doubting the choice of replacement. However, Slot has proved his doubters wrong and has managed to make each player play to their best skill.
It is a good time to be a Liverpool fan right now, with the club still in the hunt for three major trophies this year. But even after a rich vein of form, the Reds are still looking to improve in certain areas of the pitch, including the centre-back position.
There have a lot of doubts about club captain Virgil van Dijk, as well as, his defensive partner Ibrahima Konate’s future. The former’s contract is ending this summer, with the player still nowhere close to signing an extension. On the other hand, Konate has been linked with a move to Real Madrid in the summer and bolster their defence that already consists the likes of Rudiger and Alaba, as reported by GIVEMESPORT.
Liverpool are said to be in the market for a young centre-back that can potentially replace either of the current two defenders. The Reds will be looking for a ball-playing defender, who can score an odd goal as well.
According to CaughtOffside, Liverpool are keeping tabs on the talented Bournemouth defender, Dean Huijsen. They also report that Liverpool are planning a €30-35million bid for the 19-year-old. Many clubs, including Arsenal and Newcastle United, are said to be interested in the young talent as well.
Huijsen has been compared to the legendary forward Sergio Ramos as well, as per Sky Sports. There are similarities between the two and the Cherries defender loves scoring crucial goals as well, just like the Real Madrid legend Ramos. The Spaniard will be a perfect for Arne Slot’s side as the Dutch manager prefers to play out from the back and needs a defender who is good with the ball in his feet.
Liverpool will be hoping to sign the talented defender and fans will hope he will don the red colour at Anfield for years to come. Huijsen will be linked with many clubs in the summer and will have to make a tough decision. Will the 19-year-old end up in Anfield or will it be a hit-and-miss case for the Reds?
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