Liverpool is expected to be in the market for a new center-back this summer, particularly with the future of several current stars thought to be hanging in the balance. One emerging England youth starlet could well turn out to be an astute investment, with his current chairman even citing Anfield as a possible destination.
The first-choice pairing of and to be as good as set in stone at this stage, but it would probably be fair to suggest that Liverpool's back-up options could well look a lot different come the start of next season. Of course, Liverpool has been linked with a host of names, including RB Leipzig and of Eintracht Frankfurt.
According to the Premier League clubs Chelsea and Crystal Palace were interested in signing Ronnie Edwards last summer, but Peterborough United was able to keep hold of him for another campaign.
Edwards has been part of the England U-20s set-up alongside emerging Liverpool academy graduates and making three appearances for Ian Foster's team.