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It is going to take a long time for anyone associated with Liverpool to recover.

Sadly, however, there is still recruitment to be done at Anfield before the transfer window closes in September.

Liverpool have been on the lookout for a new centre-back after selling Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen.

And while Marc Guehi has been named as one of several options the Reds are interested in, Rousing The Kop asked journalist Graeme Bailey whether Atalanta’s Giorgio Scalvini could be another on the list.

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In terms of what Liverpool are looking for in a new centre-back, Scalvini does tick a lot of boxes.

Hughes is said to retain excellent contacts within the Italian game.

However, according to Bailey, while Scalvini may look a perfect fit for Liverpool, his price is likely to be a little too high for what they are currently in the market for.

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“I think Scalvini may already be too expensive for Liverpool,” says the reporter.

“If we’re not talking about Konate’s replacement, if we’re talking about a young player, I think he’s probably a bit too much already potentially.

“Also with the injury record he’s got in the past 12 months, he’s a brilliant player, he certainly ticks all the boxes, but I’m not 100 per cent that Liverpool take him right now.”

Scalvini’s injury record is something worth noting.

Having only returned from an ACL injury in November 2024, the 21-year-old picked up a shoulder injury in January and missed the rest of the season.

Prior to that he has had a good fitness record, but those two things could be two big red flags on a player worth £50m.

Nevertheless, Newcastle do not appear to be perturbed.

“Understand there are also more clubs keen on Scalvini and involved in the race, not an easy deal with Atalanta but initial approaches took place.”


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