It won't be long until several Feyenoord players are linked with moves to Liverpool.

Arne Slot has confirmed that talks are underway for him to take over from Jürgen Klopp and inevitably, if he does become the new Reds boss, some of his current stars will be put forward as possible options in the summer transfer market.

Liverpool will not be signing anyone just because its new manager knows them, however.



In fact, work on what is required for the summer will have begun a long time ago — that process will be as thorough as the new manager search, with a new center-back a priority in the eyes of most.

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According to the French outlet Foot Mercato, Liverpool has entered transfer talks with Eintracht Frankfurt for the 22-year-old defender Willian Pacho.

Valued at $70m (£56m/€65m), the Ecuadorian is said to be a 'priority' for the Reds, while Arsenal has also been credited with an interest in him.

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Why might Liverpool be keen?

Joël Matip is leaving as a free agent and Liverpool will need a replacement.

Pacho appears to be a highly-rated talent worth considering, though it remains to be seen if he has quite the future level to warrant Liverpool parting with quite so much cash.


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