Report: Liverpool have scouted potential Konate replacement; he’d be open to joining the Reds
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Liverpool scouts have recently monitored Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, joining two other Premier League clubs in showing interest in the Brazilian centre-back, according to TEAMtalk. Bremer, aged 28, has drawn significant attention from top English teams including Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea as they consider bolstering their defensive options.
Liverpool had previously come close to signing Bremer in the 2024/25 preseason but opted for a different direction. However, with Bremer's strong return from an ACL injury sustained last October, which sidelined him for about 10 months, the interest in him has renewed. The defender offers a profile suited to either partnering with Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk or eventually succeeding him, securing a strong defensive backbone for the Reds.
Bremer joined Juventus in summer 2022 and has since established himself as a key player, making 93 appearances and helping the club keep clean sheets in nearly half of those games (49.5% shutout rate). His reliability and influence on the Juventus backline make him integral to the team's defense and a coveted asset on the transfer market.
Despite Juventus branding Bremer as one of their few “untouchable” players under manager Igor Tudor, financial pressures and growing interest from Premier League top clubs mean that the Serie A giants could consider a move if a sufficiently large offer arrives. Bremer is currently contracted until 2029, which complicates transfer prospects but does not make them impossible.
The situation is expected to intensify in upcoming transfer windows, especially around 2026, as Juventus are cautious to secure Bremer's future amid increasing speculation. For Liverpool, scouting Bremer aligns with broader defensive strengthening ambitions following missed opportunities with other targets like Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi.
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