Liverpool are anticipated to signal a central defender this season regardless of whether or not or not Virgil van Dijk renews his contract. Their captain is previous the 30-year mark and even when he have been to remain on a short-term deal, like many hope, the long-term image must be critically thought of by the board with Ibrahima Konate additionally being linked with a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.
The membership had reportedly been conserving tabs on Feyenoord centre again David Hancko alongside Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur and in accordance with Spanish supply Fichajes (h/t 90min), Liverpool are certainly ‘closing in’ on a transfer for the 27-year-old. The monetary particulars of a potential transfer will not be identified but however earlier it was claimed that the participant bears a £41 million price ticket.
Announcement attainable in just a few weeks
If certainly there’s reality in David Hancko’s switch to Liverpool, it’s anticipated for an official announcement to happen within the subsequent few weeks. Although Feyenoord are realistically out of the Eredivisie title race, they’re within the spherical of 16 of the Champions League and so, any exit, particularly that of a vital participant, could also be introduced after their participation within the European Cup ends.
Hancko can be a significant addition for Arne Slot with the duo already working collectively previously in Rotterdam. It will not have been a tough determination to make for the participant because the Anfield, at this second, is a considerably superior vacation spot as in comparison with Chelsea and specifically, Tottenham Hotspur. Plus, a reunion together with his former coach would have been a key issue too.
Liverpool will probably have an excellent ball enjoying defender on their arms and given his left-footedness, Hancko could be employed at left again as nicely. Subsequently, even when Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk each find yourself staying put, the Slovakian will nonetheless have an everyday share of minutes contemplating the Reds have been linked with Andy Robertson’s replacements too.
