Report: Liverpool eye £30m Serie A star who Arne Slot has wanted for 'several years'

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Liverpool have reportedly placed Napoli defender Sam Beukema on their radar ahead of the summer transfer window.The Reds still have some uncertainty at centre-back, even with Ibrahima Konate looking set to stay at Anfield beyond this season. Liverpool have been looking regardless, with Marcos Senesi also linked as an option for Arne Slot’s squad.However, Beukema may actually be the more interesting route to go down, especially given Slot’s long-term admiration for the Dutchman.

With Arne Slot expected to stay, will Liverpool challenge for the Premier League next season? Or will it be another difficult campaign? 😬 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Carl Recine Arne Slot favourite Sam Beukema ‘firmly’ on Liverpool’s radar According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool are keeping close tabs on Beukema ahead of the summer window.

The report claims that Slot is a big admirer of the 25-year-old and that his interest goes back ‘several years’.Slot is said to have tried to sign Beukema while he was at Feyenoord, and has has made his admiration known internally to the recruitment team.Napoli are not actively looking to sell, with the player under contract until 2030. The errors are beginning to pile up… Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images At 25, Beukema is entering his prime years, already playing for a top European side, and clearly has qualities Slot has admired for a long time.Senesi is a free transfer option for Liverpool, but Beukema feels like a cleaner fit.