Liverpool have been one of the busiest Premier League teams in the transfer market this season.

Even though Arne Slot’s men were one of the most dominant teams in the top flight last term, there were still a couple of areas within their ranks that needed upgrading.





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And now, it seems like the Liverpool manager is set to focus on bolstering his defensive ranks.

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And now, as per a report from Spanish outlet AS, it seems like Liverpool are expecting to add Jorrel Hato to their ranks.

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And, even though Hato has been linked before, Slot is now ‘expected’ to beat Arsenal to the signing of the 19-year-old centre-back.

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It’s been clear since the summer transfer window first opened that the Reds needed a new centre-back.

Indeed, Wataru Endo can be played in a back four if needed, but if two of Slot’s centre-backs get injured, it’s hard to tell whether the Japan international would be able to play two full 90-minute games per week.

Of course, only time will tell whether Liverpool will sign Hato this summer, but if they do, they’ll be in a far better position than they currently find themselves in.

That is, especially since he’s already been dubbed a ‘special‘ talent.
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