Revealed: Liverpool's major-name 'target for free transfer' - with situation 'worsening as time passes' for £44m-rated star's club
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Liverpool are reportedly targeting Juventus defender Gleison Bremer as a potential alternative to signing Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi, whose £35 million move to Liverpool fell through at the last moment on the transfer deadline day. The Reds have been monitoring Bremer, along with Premier League rivals Manchester United and Chelsea, throughout the past year, possibly preparing a future offer to secure the Brazilian centre-back's services.
This interest in Bremer comes after a busy summer for Liverpool under manager Arne Slot, who added eight new players to the squad, including high-profile signings Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, both costing more than £100 million. Despite strengthening the squad extensively, Liverpool have faced challenges in bolstering their defense following the aborted Guehi deal.
Guehi, an England international, remains a Crystal Palace player, and there is uncertainty about whether Liverpool will renew negotiations in the upcoming January transfer window or aim to sign him on a free transfer when his contract expires next summer. Meanwhile, the pursuit of Bremer represents Liverpool's strategic interest in reinforcing their defence options beyond Guehi.
This development aligns with Liverpool's ongoing transfer strategy, which had seen significant investment in forwards and midfielders during the summer transfer window, but less success in the defensive transfer market. The club’s scouting and pursuit of highly-regarded defenders like Bremer underline their ambition to strengthen the squad’s backline in future transfer windows.
Source: Liverpool Echo via TEAMtalk
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