Arne Slot “ready” to sign Napoli defender
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Reports from Italy are revealing Liverpool’s interest in the 27-year-old. Image Credits: Imago ImagesNapoli are beginning to discuss their transfer strategy this summer.It has been another successful campaign for the Serie A side as a whole, as they appear destined to finish in second place and play Champions League football next year.They have mounted a sizeable title defence but Inter Milan have been by far the superior team in the division this season, sitting nine points clear with four games to play.To give Napoli any chance of getting back on their perch, additions must be made this summer, and the same can be said for Liverpool.According to areanapoli.it, Liverpool are being linked with Napoli defender Sam Buekema.The report states that Napoli “paid about 31 million, he could leave for 28 with direction Liverpool where manager Arne Slot is ready to welcome him.
Napoli would make a capital gain of around 9-10 million euros considering the amortization of the cost of the card.”“Antonio Conte would certainly not oppose it: his sale, therefore, is absolutely possible.”Buekema only joined Napoli last summer, signing a five-year contract, but he could be on his way to Liverpool after just one year in Italy.He has played 31 times in his debut season for the club, suggesting he is seen is a key player for the side and it remains to be seen whether he would be tempted by a switch to Merseyside.Liverpool continue to explore the possibility of bolstering their defensive department in the event that Ibrahima Konate leaves as a free agent this summer.The Frenchman appeared to commit his long-term future to the club following Liverpool’s win in the most recent Merseyside Derby but reports later stated that mixed signals were coming out of Anfield in relation to him being close to signing a new deal.Sam Buekema could be a potential replacement if Konate was to move on.