Liverpool They have reportedly set their sights on signing Sevilla star Loic Bade, according to a Spanish outlet. Transfers.
After joining Nottingham Forest from French side Stade Rennais back in 2022, the 24-year-old endured a difficult time at the City Ground. In the end, he left the club after only six months without playing a single minute for the Reds.
However, the Frenchman has adapted by moving to the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium and has now established himself as a key player for them. The defender was even a key player for France at the Summer Olympics, helping his country win the silver medal.
Now, Transfers He states that Liverpool have begun to look at the market to strengthen the defensive department and have expressed their interest in the Sevilla star.
Bade still has almost five years left on his current contract with Los Rojiblancos and has a £42million release clause in his deal. The Spanish team has no intention of letting him leave the club unless his potential suitors such as Liverpool activate his clause, but the Merseyside club does not want to spend so much money on him.
Bade to Liverpool
Standing 6ft 3in tall, Bade is fast, strong, good in the air, comfortable playing out from the back and excels at defensive contributions. He has the necessary attributes to play in a high intensity league like the first division and play in a high line as Arne Slot likes to deploy at Anfield.
With Virgil van Dijk's existing contract expiring before next season, Liverpool will have to sign a suitable replacement for him if he eventually leaves the club.
Bade may not be at Van Dijk's level at the moment, but he is a very talented player and has the potential to become a top defender in the future.
Therefore, he could be a smart acquisition for Liverpool if they buy him. However, it will be interesting to see if the Anfield club finally sign him to strengthen the defensive line.
Meanwhile, after the victory of the Reds and city of manchesterAfter this weekend's defeat in the Premier League, Slot's team has regained its place at the top of the table.