Liverpool can land Champions League-bound defender for nothing after statement
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCMarcos Senesi has confirmed he will leave Bournemouth this summer after rejecting multiple offers of a new contract — and Liverpool has been linked with the Argentina internationalMarcos Senesi will be available on a free transfer this summer(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool will need to act swiftly if it wishes to secure Marcos Senesi as a free agent following his departure from Bournemouth.The Cherries announced on Friday that the center-back will leave when his contract runs out this summer — and there's certain to be considerable interest in the Argentina international. Senesi has been among the standout performers for Andoni Iraola's team this season, featuring in 37 matches across all competitions.He has helped Bournemouth climb to sixth in the Premier League, with a realistic chance of qualifying for European soccer next season in the two remaining matches.
Sixth place will be enough to qualify for the Champions League if Aston Villa beats Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday.READ MORE: Richard Hughes tipped for Liverpool exit at end of season to link up with former teammateREAD MORE: Virgil van Dijk issues blunt warning to Liverpool over replacing Mohamed Salah and Andy RobertsonHowever, the 29-year-old has turned down several contract extension offers from Bournemouth and will be departing the club this summer, alongside Iraola.Liverpool is among the sides linked to Senesi, though Tottenham has reportedly gained an advantage over its rivals.According to talkSPORT, Senesi has agreed personal terms with Spurs and is poised to move to London, provided the club avoids relegation.Senesi is being linked with Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Tottenham is unbeaten in its last four matches and sits two points above West Ham in the final relegation spot ahead of the weekend's penultimate round of fixtures.Liverpool is seeking a center-back this summer, amid doubts over Joe Gomez's future and with Ibrahima Konate still to pen a new deal.Skipper Virgil van Dijk has now reached 34 years of age and, with Giovanni Leoni having sustained a season-ending knee injury shortly after last summer's arrival, fresh recruits remain necessary, despite the imminent capture of Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes.Senesi has proved the cornerstone of Bournemouth's ascent up the table in 2026, forming a partnership with James Hill that has yielded 11 clean sheets throughout their present 16-match undefeated streak.Since joining Feyenoord in 2022, he has made 124 appearances for the Cherries overall."From the first day I arrived, I felt at home at this club," Senesi told the club website in a statement. "I'm proud of everything we achieved over the last four years, and I'm grateful for the support the fans have always given me."AFC Bournemouth will always hold a special place for me, and I will look back at my time here with fond memories."For now, there are still two big games left of the season, and I'm looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAFC BournemouthTransfers