According to report: Liverpool ready for talks with ‘the next Virgil van Dijk’

“The next Virgil van Dijk” will speak with Liverpool, according to a report.

Liverpool is already making plans for Virgil Van Dijk’s replacement in the future.

In an effort to strengthen their defence, Liverpool plans to start negotiations in January to find Virgil Van Dijk’s replacement.

After being named club captain in the summer, Virgil Van Dijk is still going strong at Liverpool, leading the Reds to three Premier League clean sheets this year.

The Dutch centre back, however, is 32 years old and nearing the end of his playing days. Klopp intends to bring in a younger player in January so that the younger player may pick up tips from the veteran Anfield player.

Liverpool is scheduled to begin negotiations with Lucas Beraldo, who is now a professional player for Sao Paulo in Brazil, as reported by 90min.

According to the report, the 20-year-old is considered Van Dijk’s long-term replacement, and Sao Paulo will now consider bids for Beraldo. Rui Costa, the general manager, acknowledges that although the center-back’s contract is good until 2027, his future is elsewhere.

“These lads possess exceptional intelligence and are aware that their departure date is approaching. We’ll constantly communicate with the player’s agent,” he said to Globoesporte.

“Beraldo’s contract was ultimately extended to 2027. If it is an offer that benefits everyone, we will negotiate with each of them. But these boys have never put any pressure on me. On the contrary.

Beraldo, a left-footed defender, provides Liverpool’s defence with a different approach. With four right-footed centre backs under Jurgen Klopp’s current roster, Van Dijk plays from the left. However, teams are increasingly choosing to play defenders on their natural side, and Beraldo would be the ideal choice to support the Reds in this regard.

Ever since he made his debut with the Sao Paulo first squad in 2022, Beraldo has drawn interest from several European teams. In truth, Wolves’ summer transfer window offer was turned down, while Monaco and Bayern Munich were also interested in signing Beraldo.

Report: The 20-year-old Brazilian prodigy is now the favourite to sign with Liverpool.

Liverpool has set their sights on Sao Paulo’s Lucas Beraldo, a young player, as they attempt to bolster their defence.

Brazil has great expectations for the 20-year-old, and he might end up being a valuable long-term addition to the Premier League team.

It’s no secret that Liverpool needs defence reinforcements, and the 20-year-old Joel Matip replacement may be the best option in the long run. Virgil Van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate are the team’s only other trustworthy central defenders at the moment.

According to a UOL report, Liverpool is the front-runners to sign the 20-year-old defender, but it’s unclear if they can finalise a deal. It will be tempting for the gifted young defender to sign with a major team like Liverpool, but it is unclear if the Premier League team can work out a deal with Sao Paulo.

In addition to playing left-sided central defence, Beraldo can also play right-sided central defence. Additionally, his versatility allows him to play as a defensive midfielder.

Liverpool may have made a smart investment in the 20-year-old if they can work out a fair deal with the Brazilian team for him. The defender might be a valuable long-term asset for Liverpool if he can continue to grow into a top-tier Premier League player