Liverpool have "interest" in "high quality" ace; Premier League side could find it "frustrating"

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Liverpool are believed to be interested in completing the signing of Lens centre-back Ismaelo Ganiou, acting as a potential blow to another Premier League club. The Reds continue to be linked with central defensive signings, with Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg recently talking up a move for Brighton star Luka Vuskovic: “Liverpool have Luka Vuskovic on their shortlist for next summer.

However, his dream is to join Real Madrid one day.” Now, speaking to Football Insider, Callum O’Connell mentioned Liverpool’s “interest” in Ganiou, which could scupper Palace’s hopes of signing him: “I think that’ll [Liverpool’s interest] be sort of frustrating news for anybody following Crystal Palace. Ganiou eventually signed that new contract at Lens.

So one that they’ve missed out on, one that got away really.” Ismaelo Ganiou: Another top defensive signing for Liverpool? He is also improving in his use of the ball, which will be an important element given our status and how our opponents will approach their matches.” At 21, Ganiou is still learning, so he wouldn’t join Liverpool as the finished article, but he could be a fantastic signing who can provide healthy competition for Jacquet and Leoni.