As they potentially want to reward Arne Slott for an excellent start to life in the technical field, Liverpool they are reportedly planning to sign a key defense reinforcement in 2025.
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The Reds were a revelation under Sloto – sitting on top Premier League and Champions League standingseven after a recent outburst in their otherwise unstoppable form.
What makes the run of just one Premier League defeat in 19 games even more impressive is the fact that the Dutchman welcomed just two summer signings in the form of Giorgi Mamardashvili – who immediately returned on loan to Valencia – and Federico Chiesa, who struggled for fitness.
Instead of fresh faces, Liverpool’s focus has seemingly been on retaining current stars. However, they have not been able to conclude contracts on this front either Trent Alexander-ArnoldVirgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, who are all set to leave as free agents in the Reds’ biggest nightmare as things stand.
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With the January transfer window now open, Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes certainly have some catching up to do, and a new option may yet emerge.
According to the Spanish publication AS, Liverpool are planning to sign Loic Bade from Sevillawho may have no choice but to sell their star defender amid their financial woes.
With a buyout clause of just €60m (£50m), it will be interesting to see if the Reds decide to take action and welcome reinforcements at the heart of their defense this month.
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With recent injuries to Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez – with the latter only just back – signing another centre-back wouldn’t be a bad idea as they chase Premier League and Champions League glory this season.
“Elite” Bade would push Liverpool over the line
After Jarell Quansah left the pitch due to illness early in their recent defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool were forced to turn to Wataru Endo to enter the equation and sit alongside Virgil van Dijk rather than risk Konate making a fresh return from the side.
While the midfielder is experienced in that role, it remains unnatural and not an option that potential champions-elect should turn to after just two absences. Bade should appear instead.
The Frenchman has been on the rise for some time now and seems destined for the top of European football, who may yet have a permanent move to Anfield. He describes him as an “elite talent”. Football talent scout Jacek Kulig in 2021. Bade has only improved since then.
Now at the age of 24, the defender should approach the peak of his power and be ready to become a champion away from Sevilla.
