Report: Liverpool are interested in signing Real Madrid star who has already shone in the Premier League

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Liverpool are reportedly interested in a move for Antonio Rudiger this summer, with the experienced defender emerging as a possible free-transfer option for Arne Slot.The Reds are expected to look closely at the centre-back market ahead of next season, especially as Ibrahima Konate continues to be linked to Real Madrid. Just how bad do you want Arne Slot gone? 😬 Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images That is where Rudiger comes into the picture, not as a signing for five years down the line, but exactly the kind of smart short-term addition Liverpool need.

There is also the added bonus that prising a player away from Madrid for nothing would give the Reds a chance to get one back on the Spanish giants.Liverpool linked with Antonio Rudiger as free transfer chance emergesA report from Tuttosport has named Liverpool and Manchester United among the clubs interested in signing Rudiger when his contract expires. Juventus are said to be the side most heavily linked at this stage, largely because of his previous connection with Luciano Spalletti from their time together at Roma.Even so, Liverpool’s interest makes obvious sense.Rudiger has already shown he can handle the demands of the Premier League from his time at Chelsea, and that matters.

For a Liverpool side that still wants to compete on every front, that sort of pedigree has real value.Just as importantly, Rudiger could be the ideal stop-gap option while the next generation develops. The year is 2030, how much is Liverpool centre-back Jeremy Jacquet worth!? 💰 Credit: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile/UEFA/Neal Simpson/Sportsphoto/Allstar/Getty Images For Liverpool, bringing in Rudiger on a free would look like a low-risk, high-value deal that strengthens the squad now while buying time for the future.READ MORE: Danny Murphy claims Arne Slot will get sacked at Liverpool and it’s overJoin Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox