One Liverpool defender who’s been linked with a possible summer season exit from Anfield has stated that he now feels able to ‘take the subsequent step’ in his profession.
On Saturday, Reds followers had been hit with the bombshell information (reported by Fabrizio Romano) that Andy Robertson is seemingly eager on becoming a member of Atletico Madrid, with ‘preliminary talks’ having already taken place as Los Rojiblancos make the 31-year-old their ‘prime goal’ at left-back.
The long-serving Scot isn’t the one member of Arne Slot’s backline whose future on Merseyside could also be doubtful.
Graeme Bailey just lately warned (by way of TBR Soccer) that Ibrahima Konate could possibly be bought within the subsequent few weeks if the membership are unable to forge a breakthrough in contract talks., whereas Fabrizio Romano has claimed (by way of x) that Bayer Leverkusen have made contact concerning a possible swoop for Jarell Quansah.
What has Quansah now stated about his future?
The latter is at the moment representing England on the European Beneath-21 Championship and has been talking about his profession forward of the defending champions’ conflict in opposition to Slovenia on Sunday.
The Liverpool defender stated (by way of The Athletic): “It’s undoubtedly growing. I’m not getting too excessive or too low with something.
“I believe I can take huge learnings from the three seasons I’ve had in skilled soccer. From Bristol Rovers (on mortgage in 2023) till now, to place perspective and look again, I’m in an excellent place to take the subsequent step. It comes with working exhausting and staying targeted on what I can management.
“As for the longer term, it’ll put me in the most effective stead if I simply maintain my head down and maintain working.”
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Liverpool could possibly be set for main transition in defence this summer season
It’s unclear from Quansah’s feedback whether or not he intends for that ‘subsequent step’ to be taken as a Liverpool participant or at a special membership, however his selection of phrases will increase intrigue amid the experiences of Leverkusen’s curiosity.
The 22-year-old had been on the verge of creating the ultimate England squad for Euro 2024 a 12 months in the past however subsequently misplaced his beginning berth at Anfield to Konate, whose personal future has been plunged into doubt amid the obvious deadlock over his contract, which now has simply over 12 months remaining.
It all the time appeared doubtless that there’d be a altering of the guard in L4 this summer season, however the Merseysiders should be cautious of the prospect of an excessive amount of turnover in a brief area of time, particularly in defence.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has already flown the coop to Actual Madrid, whereas out of the blue it appears as if Robertson is also certain for the Spanish capital within the colors of Atletico.
When these are added to the viability of Konate being bought within the coming weeks, it’s not unthinkable that 75% of Arne Slot’s essential beginning again 4 from 2024/25 would possibly not be at Liverpool by the tip of August.
At the least we might be grateful that the one first-choice defender who’s undoubtedly sticking round is Virgil van Dijk, our colossal captain, whereas Jeremie Frimpong has already picked up at Anfield and appears more and more more likely to be joined by Milos Kerkez.
Two years after the Reds’ midfield was successfully gutted and rebuilt, may one thing comparable be occurring in our defence this summer season?
