Liverpool romped to the Premier League title and are looking to beat their rivals to it again next season.

The Reds’ 20th league title was certainly historic but it does not mean they will rest on their laurels, especially as other teams will strengthen.

Manchester City have already brought in three new arrivals to try and rekindle the ‘Citypool’ rivalry, while Arsenal will also be trying to recruit some reinforcements.

The Gunners have come close in the past to winning their first Premier League title since 2005, but a top-quality number nine is what they have been missing.

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However, despite needing additions at the top of the pitch, they are keeping close tabs on a player that will help prevent goals down the other end, and it is a player Liverpool have also been tracking.

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A young centre-back has been high up on the Reds’ agenda for a while now, especially as Ibrahima Konate’s Liverpool future is in doubt.

The Dutch influence that can be seen also appears to be a trend Arne Slot is willing to continue, with Ajax’s Jorrel Hato a player Liverpool have been tracking recently.

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However, they now face stiff competition and Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Arsenal are one of the clubs asking for more information in case they think a move is viable.

“From what I’m hearing, since the Dean Hujlsen deal didn’t happen for Chelsea or Arsenal, both clubs remain interested in Jorrel Hato,” Romano explained on his YouTube channel.

“My understanding is that in the last week, after Chelsea in recent weeks, Arsenal started calling to be informed about the situation of Jorrel Hato.”

Although Hato’s links to Liverpool have gone quiet lately, they could be reignited, especially if the Reds sell Jarell Quansah, who is wanted by Bundesliga clubs.

Hato is one of the best young defenders in world football, making it no surprise to see so many clubs after him.

Captained by former Liverpool player Jordan Henderson, Hato’s skipper previously said: “It’s crazy how young he is, but obviously how mature he looks when he’s on the pitch and also off the pitch.

“He’s a very mature person.

Fantastic player.

And yeah, he has a bright future ahead of him, I’m sure.”

Hato’s versatility is also a huge plus for any side that sign him, with the 19-year-old often playing left-back, but also having the ability to play a more central role.

Squad depth at the back would certainly improve but with a handful of clubs vying for his signature, it is not going to be a straightforward move.


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