Liverpool 'ready to submit' £42m bid for Barcelona defender Jules Kounde
Despite his brilliant form on the pitch, Liverpool has a big concern off the field in the form of Trent Alexander-ArnoldThe future. Your academy graduate has been linked to a free program. transfer to real Madrid Next summer his contract expires in 2025 and, so far, there has been no news regarding his renewal on Merseyside.
According to the Spanish media El Nacional (h/t 90min), Liverpool are “preparing for the departure” of Alexander-Arnold and are therefore prepared to “submit an offer” worth approximately £42 million for Barcelona Defender Jules Kounde after his fantastic start to the season under new coach Hansi Flick.
The French international has started all but one of the Blaugrana games this season in all competitions and He scored a goal and gave an assist. Although he has been used as a right-back in every match of the current campaign, Kounde is also a capable central defender, having previously played that role for both Sevilla and Barcelona.
Kounde transfer is a difficult proposition
The transfer of Jules Koundé to Barcelona is beginning to be justified with Hansi Flick. The 25-year-old is arguably the best full-back in La Liga as far as his current form is concerned and it doesn't look like either the player or the club are willing to go their separate ways, especially given that Rejected Chelsea to continue his career in Spain a few years ago.
Even a £42m offer from Liverpool might not convince Barca to part with Kounda, as their financial worries are also gradually becoming a thing of the past, while they are also re-establishing themselves as one of the best teams in Europe. . Therefore, all signs point towards first division giants that need to explore alternatives.
The best case scenario for Liverpool would be to agree a new contract with Alexander-Arnold, but if that fails, an attack-minded full-back like Jeremie Frimpong could be perfect to replace the Englishman.
It will be an interesting situation to keep an eye on and only time will tell what will happen with the right-back situation at Anfield.
