Liverpool pushing to sign "talented" £52.3m defender; he is "tailor-made" for the Premier League

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Liverpool are reportedly among the clubs who are interested in completing the signing of Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Edmond Tapsoba this summer. He’s an important figure on the pitch.

That’s what everyone sees but off the pitch as well, he’s one of the leaders. He’s outstanding and in my eyes, a world-class centre back.

I can do only so much but it’s in the club’s hands, together with his agents and himself so let’s see what comes out of it but I have no influence otherwise on that.” Even if Konate does stay, a new centre-back still feels important for Liverpool this summer, and it looks as though an exciting and proven option is being looked at. He is also a main contributor for This Is Anfield, one of the world's biggest Reds-related sites, where he writes features and news, and covers matchday content.