Liverpool had been already in want of a centre-back however that has solely elevated in latest days. Virgil van Dijk's suspension and Ibrahima Konate's harm solely present up the dearth of depth Jurgen Klopp has in the midst of his defence.

Joel Matip was introduced in for his first look of the season in Saturday's dramatic 2-1 win at Newcastle. He got here in for Konate, who's more likely to be out till after the worldwide break with a muscular drawback.

Van Dijk was then despatched off within the twenty eighth minute for denying Alexander Isak a transparent goalscoring alternative. He did not like the choice however will miss subsequent weekend's match at residence to in-form Aston Villa.

Joe Gomez got here off the bench, as did teenager Jarell Quansah, however Klopp's assets are actually stretched to the max. The Reds have till 11pm on Friday to finalise any switch enterprise and Express Sport appears to be like at three defenders they might goal earlier than then.

Goncalo Inacio

Liverpool have been exploring alternatives of signing a left-footed centre-back. Inacio suits the invoice and has been linked with a transfer to Anfield.

The 22-year-old has already racked up over 120 video games for Sporting Lisbon and is a senior Portugal worldwide. He solely lately signed an extension to his contract, which noticed his launch clause improve from £38.6million to £51.5m.

But Liverpool have favoured shopping for gamers with launch clauses this summer time. Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai each arrived after having their buyouts triggered.

Marc Guehi

Liverpool are considered one of numerous golf equipment all for Crystal Palace star Guehi. The Mail claimed in May that Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham are additionally maintaining tabs on the defender.

Guehi has excelled at Palace since becoming a member of from Chelsea in the summertime of 2021. However, he has but to signal an extension to his preliminary 5 yr contract.

Guehi is comfy enjoying as a left-sided centre-back regardless of being right-footed. He would convey Premier League expertise having already performed 76 occasions for Palace within the competitors.