Liverpool may have been forced into signing 'exciting' ace after what happened to £45m man - opinion

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Liverpool have long been linked with a whole host of centre-backs. This is why several centre-backs such as Dayot Upamecano and Gleison Bremer have been linked with an Anfield switch over the last month or so.

Photo by Fabrizio Carabelli/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesHowever, after what’s just happened with Bremer at Juventus, they may be down to just one option. Gleison Bremer is set to undergo surgery for a knee injury Bremer was one of the Serie A’s best centre-backs, with Juventus forking out around £45million to sign him, but his recent injury could massively hinder his progress.

“Gleison Bremer has suffered an injury to the medial meniscus of the left knee,” he wrote.“In the next few hours, Juventus defender will undergo surgery as club confirms.”Liverpool may have to put all their efforts into signing Dayot UpamecanoOne thing that has been made clear during the 2025-26 season is that the Reds may need some new centre-backs soon. Photo by Grzegorz Wajda/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesIndeed, Guehi is another valid option for Liverpool to explore, but with clubs such as Real Madrid and Inter Milan now interested in the Englishman, it’s unclear whether another agreement will be reached between him and Liverpool.It’s anyone’s guess what the future has in store, but if Liverpool end up missing out on both Guehi and Upamecano this summer, some serious questions will have to be asked.