Liverpool transfer news as $71M Juventus star 'chased' alongside Xabi Alonso favorite

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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool transfer news as two $71M-rated defenders are linked, including a Juventus star and a former favorite of Xabi Alonso's at Bundesliga side Bayer LeverkusenAndrea Cambiaso of Juventus is being linked with Liverpool(Image: Burak Basturk / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty Images)Liverpool did plenty of work in the summer of 2025, but a year on, sporting director Richard Hughes will have some more reshaping to do — regardless of which competition the Reds have qualified for.Arne Slot's roster looks light in a couple of key areas, and that is before any players leave, which is always a possibility. As a result, over the next few weeks and months, you can expect several names to be linked.Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the latest transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds.

We start with an Italian full-back who keeps being touted for a Premier League switch.READ MORE: Kylian Mbappe tipped to help Liverpool solve Alexander Isak conundrumREAD MORE: Arne Slot already explained why Rio Ngumoha is being made to wait for more Liverpool chancesAndrea Cambiaso (Juventus)Juventus and Italy full-back Andrea Cambiaso is one of the players being considered by Liverpool heading into the summer, at least according to Caught Offside.Manchester City has also been tipped to move for the 26-year-old, who would be valued at around $71 million (£52 million). Liverpool already has Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong to play right-back, though both are currently out injured.At left-back, Andy Robertson could leave when his contract expires, having been of interest to Tottenham in January.

Milos Kerkez has been in better form of late after arriving from Bournemouth last summer.Liverpool.com says: Signing a full-back could be important for the Reds if Robertson leaves, but Kostas Tsimikas is currently out on loan and could be one solution if the money is needed elsewhere.Edmond TapsobaWhile Liverpool has already snapped up exciting center-back talent Jeremy Jacquet ahead of the summer, the Reds and Manchester United are being linked with a move for a Bayer Leverkusen star.Edmond Tapsoba, a 27-year-old valued at around $71 million (£52 million), is said to be of interest to the Premier League duo, in addition to PSG and Real Madrid, according to the German outlet Fussball Daten.One of Xabi Alonso's former players is believed to be on Liverpool's transfer radar(Image: Mika Volkmann/Getty Images)The defender has played more than 250 games for Bayer Leverkusen and was a key man under Xabi Alonso during its unbeaten Bundesliga title victory.But Leverkusen is said to be willing to let Tapsoba leave this summer to fund a spending spree for Kasper Hjulmand, who replaced the fired Erik ten Hag in September.Liverpool.com says: If Ibrahima Konate leaves, then the Reds may need another center-back. If the Frenchman stays, however, which would be the preferable outcome, then Liverpool may not need to sign another player in that position.Liverpool FCTransfersXabi Alonso