Liverpool They are reportedly prioritizing the signing of Sevilla defender Loic Bade, according to a Spanish outlet. Transfers.
The Reds showed impressive defensive performances in the first few months of this campaign, but have started to concede goals in recent matches.
They have only kept a clean sheet in one of the last seven games in all competitions and have conceded 11 goals in the last six. first division meetings.
Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate are Arne Slot's preferred centre-back pairing. After that, Joe Gomez and Jarell Quansah are the other options to deploy at this position.
Quansah has not been able to play regularly with Slot, while Gomez has been injured lately. Konate was out for the last few games, but is now back to full fitness. Additionally, Van Dijk has entered the final months of his current contract and has yet to extend his contract.
Bade to Liverpool
Now, Transfers They affirm that Liverpool want to strengthen their defense and have identified Bade as the priority objective. They have been closely monitoring its development before carrying out a possible attack.
The Frenchman has a £50m release clause in his current contract, but the Andalusian side would be open to cashing in on him for at least £21m amid their financial difficulties, according to the report.
Newcastle UnitedEdit They are also interested in the defender and Sevilla have already started exploring alternative options to replace him.
The 24-year-old has been a key player for the Spanish team after joining from Stade Rennais in 2023. In 14 La Liga games, he has kept five clean sheets and registered one assist this campaign.
He is yet to make his senior debut for France but was a key player for his nation at the Olympic Games last summer and helped them win the silver medal.
Bade, who stands 6 feet 3 inches tall, is fast, strong, good in the air and also efficient in defensive contributions. He previously had a brief spell at Nottingham Forest but left without playing a game for them.
The defender is a talented player and could be a shrewd acquisition if Liverpool finally lure him to Anfield in January or at the end of this season.
