Liverpool transfer target may be hijack by PSG as agreement is close 

According to one source, Paris Saint-Germain  are nearing an agreement for Lucas Beraldo Liverpool target.

As Jurgen Klopp deals with escalating injury concerns, the 20-year-old defender has been mentioned as a potential target for the Reds prior to the transfer window reopening next month.

Liverpool has previously committed to adding one or more defensive players by 2024. But Joel Matip’s season-ending injury has only made the need for additional back-end players more pressing.

Prior to January, the Reds were linked to several centre backs. They were even tipped as the front-runners for Sao Paulo’s impressive South American centre back, Beraldo.

Santi Aouna claims that PSG will actually finalise a winter contract for the Brazil youth international.

The journalist from Foot Mercato stated on X: “PSG is optimistic that Lucas Beraldo’s arrival will be completed in exchange for a 20+5M Euro bonus. close coordination between the parties. Potentially scheduled for next week’s medical examination.”

According to Aouna, PSG is reportedly in advanced talks with Corinthians to sign 18-year-old midfielder Gabriel Moscardo, who has also been tangentially connected to Liverpool in recent weeks.

Although Beraldo may no longer be an option, it is unclear if Liverpool will make any additions the following month.

The likelihood of Liverpool bringing in a replacement for the injured Matip has been downplayed by manager Jurgen Klopp in public. And yet another story says the Reds are willing to negotiate ‘if the price is right’.

In addition to Piero Hincapie of Leverkusen and Leny Yoro of Lille, Goncalo Inacio of Sporting CP is another centre back who has frequently been mentioned as a possible target.

Anfield Watch is aware that the Reds’ top objective for 2024 will be to strengthen their defence, even though a high-profile addition is probably more likely to come in the summer.

Despite Klopp’s remarks, Liverpool has experience signing players in January, having done so with Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo in the last two years.

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Liverpool is ‘interested’ in the speedy Bundesliga player with six goals so far.

Several Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, are also interested in the German Under-21 star.

According to Sky Germany, Liverpool are one of the clubs interested in Maximilian Bayer from Hoffenheim. The 21-year-old Bayern international has impressed in the Bundesliga this season with his blistering pace, ability to play up front and outstanding starts in front of goal.

SportBILD’s Christian Falk reported Liverpool’s interest a few months ago and now Sky have reported the same. Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg said that Beyer has a €30 million release clause in the summer, and the reporter even said that Beyer’s current plan is to leave Hoffenheim in the summer and take more clubs to the top flight

Brentford have also been mentioned as a potential destination, but the player’s main focus will be securing a call-up to Germany’s senior squad for Euro 2024 next summer, writes Plettenberg. It has been a breakthrough season for the striker as he has scored six goals and provided four assists in 13 league appearances this season, an impressive run after scoring seven goals in last year’s 2. Bundesliga campaign.

He also scored a hat-trick in an impressive 3-2 win over Stuttgart at the end of October. Moreover, his blinding speed is also remarkable. With a record speed of 35.45 km/h, the striker is the 10th fastest player in the Bundesliga this season, behind Leroy Sane (35.82 km/h) and Alphonso Davis (35.97 km/h) . The fastest in its segment.

Jurgen Klopp can be trusted to select players from this competition, relying on Jörg Schmatke’s Bundesliga experience to bring in the trio of Ryan Gravenberch, Dominic Szoboszlai and Wataru Endo this summer.

However, their forward line includes a strong back five of Luis Diaz, Mo Salah, Darwin Nunes, Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota who have found form throughout the season so far.

Quality and depth remain basically fixed positions (or range of positions) as there is no real space for other strikers struggling to get minutes. However, Beyer is currently the best player in the Bundesliga, and if he can continue like this, he will surely be transferred