Major shifts are on the horizon in the Premier League, with Liverpool setting its sights on a duo of top-notch defenders—one of whom is also a £50m target for Chelsea. Should Liverpool succeed in this endeavour, it could potentially deal a significant blow to Chelsea’s game plan.
According to RTK, Sporting Lisbon’s Goncalo Inacio is the third player on Liverpool’s radar. Reds fans are now left wondering who will fortify their team’s central defense this summer.
Liverpool already boasts an impressive central defense duo—Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate. However, the team may need to make room for emerging talent to fortify this position. Van Dijk, in particular, is inching dangerously close to becoming a free agent, which could necessitate Liverpool to scout for a long-term replacement sooner rather than later.
Even if the seasoned Dutch defender opts to stick with Anfield, it would be wise for Liverpool to have young blood like Colwill or Huijsen ready for action from time to time, eventually integrating them as starters.
Despite a less than stellar season, Chelsea’s Colwill has long been recognised as a promising young talent. One can’t help but speculate that his performance may improve under the more stable management of Liverpool, which currently seems better equipped than Chelsea.
Huijsen, with a release clause of £50m as per TEAMtalk, presents another attractive option for Arne Slot’s team. The Reds might find it more feasible to opt for him rather than trying to pry a homegrown talent like Colwill away from a major rival.
The potential moves within the Premier League are creating a buzz amongst fans, proving once again that the off-season can be just as thrilling as the games themselves. With Liverpool looking to bolster its defense and Chelsea potentially losing a key target, the upcoming season promises to be a rollercoaster ride of strategies and negotiations.