Liverpool They are supposedly in a battle with Arsenal on a deal to sign Eintracht Frankfurt star Willian Pacho this summer, according to German journalist Florian Plettenberg.
It has been suggested that, with Joel Matip likely to leave the club as a free agent at the end of this season, the Reds aim to strengthen their defensive line by signing a new centre-back in the next window.
The Merseyside club are apparently looking to buy a left-footed defender, having been linked with a few left-footed centre-backs in recent times, including Gonçalo Inacio, but Pacho is also on their radar.
writing in x, Plettenberg has reported that Liverpool is interested in signing the Ecuadorian and they have already held talks with the German team to find out the details to obtain his signing.
The journalist further claims that Frankfurt are aware that their star player has started to attract a lot of attention ahead of the summer window and are open to cashing in on him if they receive an offer of at least £43m. Therefore, Liverpool will have to spend a considerable amount of money to buy him.
Battle
However, Plettenberg He claims that Arsenal are also interested in signing him and have also inquired about the player's availability ahead of a potential move this summer. The Merseyside club will therefore face fierce competition from the Gunners to achieve any potential deal for him.
Plettenberg wrote:
“Willian Pacho News | Arsenal and Liverpool are still interested in Pacho and have asked about him. Eintracht Frankfurt knows it. The 22-year-old can leave Eintracht in the summer if someone pays between 50 and 60 million euros. transfer fee. This price has been set. Contract valid until 2028. Key player.”
With Jakub Kiwior linked with a departure from the club in recent times, it appears that Arsenal have begun exploring the market to sign a new defender as a possible replacement for the Poland international should he leave the club this summer.
Pacho is a versatile player as he can play both in the center back position and in the left back position. He is a talented player and could be a shrewd signing for Arsenal or Liverpool if either club buys him.
However, it will be interesting to see if the north London club or the Reds ultimately opt to sign the South American if he leaves Frankfurt in the next window.
