lLiverpool are reported to be in a battle with Arsenal and manchester united on a deal to sign SL Benfica star Antonio Silva this summer, according to Caught offside.
With Joel Matip about to leave the club as a free agent, the Reds They will reportedly prioritize signing a new centre-back as a possible replacement for the African in the next window.
Numerous names have already been linked with a move to Anfield in recent weeks, including Gonçalo Inácio, Willian Pacho and Levi Colwill, but Silva is apparently also on their radar.
According to the report of Caught offsideLiverpool have expressed their interest in Silva and have already held 'talks' about an agreement to sign him this summer. However, the report claims that buying the Portuguese will not be easy for the Merseyside club, with Benfica wanting a fee of around £86m for their star man.
Caught offside He also claims that, along with Liverpool, Man Utd and Arsenal are also interested in signing him and have also made 'contact' to complete this deal.
Battle
It has been suggested that Silva is prioritizing playing in the first division If he were to leave Benfica, the defender could be open to joining the Reds, Gunners or Red Devils this summer.
Having endured a terrible campaign this season, Man Utd plan to revamp their defensive line ahead of next season. It has already been made official that Raphael Varane will leave the club at the end of this season, while Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans could also depart in the coming weeks.
On the other hand, it seems that Arsenal are also planning to sign a new centre-back this summer, as they have been linked with a few names in recent weeks.
Silva is considered one of the best young defenders in the world, so he could be a solid acquisition for Man Utd, Liverpool or Arsenal if any of those clubs buy him. However, it remains to be seen whether Man Utd, Arsenal or Liverpool will eventually manage to secure Silva's signature in the next window.
