Liverpool “ask” about VfB Stuttgart centre-back Waldemar Anton
Liverpool have raised “questions” about a possible deal to sign VfB Stuttgart centre-back Waldemar Anton this summer, according to sports image.
The German international is one of the best defenders in the German league and played a key role in Stuttgart's historic second-place finish in the Bundesliga last season. His consistent performances with Sebastian Hoeneß's team have put him on the radar of some of the best European clubs.
According sports imageLiverpool made “inquiries” about the 27-year-old two weeks ago and hope to take advantage of their good relationship with Die Schwaben to land Anton after purchasing Wataru Endo last summer.
However, Liverpool face competition as Anton is beloved across Europe, with Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund adding the German defender to their rosters. transfer objectives, according to the report.
The 6ft 2in centre-back, who recently extended his contract to remain at the MHPArena until the summer of 2027, has an exit clause of £19m, according to the report.
Liverpool will attack Stuttgart for Anton
For the past six seasons, the Reds' defense has been led by the never-aging Virgil van Dijk, who has consistently produced notable performances at the heart of Liverpool's defence.
The only thing that the Merseyside club has not been able to achieve is to find a consistent and reliable partner for the Dutchman.
Joe Gomez, Ibrahima Konate, Jarell Quansah and the outgoing Joel Matip have been rotated to partner Van Dijk in defense in recent years.
Anton could prove a reliable partner and undisputed starter at Anfield for years to come if he joins Liverpool this summer.
The German defender has several characteristics that could be a threat to the attacking rival. An air-dominant centre-back and a beast of a tackler, Anton leaves no prisoners and his skills are evident in Stuttgart's second-best defensive record in the Bundesliga last season.
With other Bundesliga clubs showing interest in the Stuttgart captain, it remains to be seen how quickly the Reds will act on any potential deal.
