Liverpool dey suffer double defensive wahala as Fabrizio Romano drop £69m transfer update

Liverpool fit soon suffer double defensive wahala, as Arne Slot fit miss out on two big transfer targets.

The Reds go dey focus on rearguard reinforcement by end of season, as Ibrahima Konate dey expected to waka as free agent when him contract finish.

Last few months, optimism dey say France international go renew, but consensus be say him go dey leave in three months.

At the same time, young player Giovanni Leoni dey recover from ACL injury, Joe Gomez future dey uncertain, and Virgil van Dijk go celebrate him 35th birthday this summer.

So, Liverpool go likely pursue at least two new defenders ahead of 2026-27 season – including or alongside Jeremy Jacquet – no matter whether Slot dey in charge.

Liverpool fit miss out Alessandro Bastoni, Nico Schlotterbeck?

One main target for Reds na Inter Milan £69m-rated Alessandro Bastoni, but report earlier this month talk say dem dey lose ground for race to sign Italy international.

Now, Fabrizio Romano talk say Bastoni team dey discuss personal terms and salary with Barcelona, wey also dey target new defenders as priority this summer.

Blaugrana never hold talks with Inter Milan yet and dem no dey enter discussion anytime soon, but dem don already jump Liverpool for race for him service.

Plus, journalist Florian Plettenberg report say Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck – wey dey linked with Reds – dey near to sign new contract for Signal Iduna Park.

Schlotterbeck contract dey expire 2027, but Germany international don agree extension till 2031, only thing left na make player sign am.

26-year-old go reportedly get release clause from 2027, but Liverpool almost no hope to bring am Anfield this summer.

Which alternative defenders Liverpool fit target?

First Marc Guehi, now Schlotterbeck and maybe Bastoni too, Liverpool don dey forced to cross many solid defensive options from their summer transfer wishlist.

Reds fit turn to Juventus Pierre Kalulu or Roma Evan Ndicka, wey dem dey reportedly battle another Premier League rival for.

Plus, Liverpool and Chelsea dey reportedly fight for 6ft 4in centre-back wey fit cost just £8m – but e get one catch.