Liverpool now interested in signing the “dominant” defender, with Slot Arne identifying the need for a new rear left foot option, according to the report.
Liverpool are looking to strengthen in several positions
With Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk set to leave at the end of the season as of now, it is vital that the Reds are active in the transfer market and they have identified a number of targets in a number of positions.
With Trent at Real Madrid, it’s still very important, Joshua Kimmich is on the shortlistand contact was made with Bayern Munich to discuss a deal Brahim Diaz of Real Madrid was selected as a potential replacement for Salah.
The slot at centre-back isn’t great, although Ibrahimovic Konate has struggled with injuries this season, but the manager is still interested in bringing in more defenders.
Relatives
This is according to a report from Rousing The Kop Liverpool are big fans of Nottingham Forest defender Murillowho has just signed a new contract at the City Ground.
Although the centre-back has just signed a new deal which puts Forest in a strong negotiating position, they will be prepared to sanction his departure if they receive an offer of £80m+ in the summer.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are also interested in the defender, who is likely to join one of Europe’s top clubs if he leaves the Tricky Trees, although Barca’s financial woes prevent Florentino Perez from competing with Liverpool.
With Slott keen on the left-back, Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Chelsea’s Levi Colville are also of interest, with club chiefs still believing a deal for the former could be possible.
Murillo impresses at the City Ground
Forest have lived up to expectations in the race for a Champions League spot this season and the Brazilian has played a key role in their successful campaign, earning a WhoScored average match rating 7.07 in Major leagueone of the tallest in the squad.
The 22-year-old also impressed in his debut season in the Premier League last year, earning high praise from scout Ben Mattinson for his passing and dribbling abilities.
However, an asking price of more than £80m is very high considering the Forest star is yet to perform at the highest level for an extended period of time. Liverpool should therefore try to negotiate a deal for a lower fee, especially if Van Dijk is committed to a new deal and there is no pressing need to sign a new centre-back.
