£43m-rated 20-year-old defender sparks Liverpool battle: Is he the right option for Iraola?

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During 2025/26, he started 17 Bundesliga matches and played 1,511 minutes, giving him a substantial first season at senior level. He has since moved into Germany’s Under-21 set-up, having previously represented the country from Under-16 through Under-19 level.

This season, he has started both Bundesliga matches for Stuttgart. Yet Liverpool’s immediate problem looks different.

Liverpool transfer news around another expensive youngster sounds exciting, but a €50m investment would give Iraola another high-upside prospect without guaranteeing the experienced organiser this back line may need after Van Dijk. Since 2017, he has been covering football and cricket news with a keen eye for detail and compelling storytelling.