Johan Bakayoko’s cost was “exposed” in the Liverpool transfer news as the competition for Andy Robertson’s “heir”
If Liverpool hopes to contend for the championship the next year, it will have a busy summer. Under outgoing manager Jürgen Klopp, the Reds have struggled in the last few weeks of the season and appear destined for third place. There are two games left in the Klopp era: Wolves visits Anfield on the last day of the season, and Liverpool travels to Aston Villa on Monday. Arne Slot appears to be the guy to take over, and he will identify transfer targets in collaboration with the new sporting director, Richard Hughes. It’s probable that at least one defensive enhancement will be addressed, but Slot might have other suggestions for additional areas to fortify.
Darwin Núñez, a striker for the Reds, deleted stuff on his social media profiles this week that was tied to Liverpool, which sparked transfer rumors. The Uruguayan has found it difficult to score goals lately and has been left off the team. This is Liverpool.com’s assessment of the transfer rumors that have surfaced regarding the Reds today, which also includes additional connections to a winger who has shown promise in the Eredivisie. Two Premier League opponents may potentially compete with Liverpool for a gifted full-back.
Locko Bradley (Brest)
Before the summer transfer window opens, a number of Premier League teams are reportedly keeping an eye on French left-back Bradley Locko, including Liverpool. Locko joined Reims on a permanent basis prior to the start of the current season, having spent the previous one on loan at Brest. Despite only costing the team $644k (£515k/€500k), he has been an incredible asset, starting in all of the Ligue 1 games this season. Brest has had an incredible season and is expected to make it to the Champions League the following year.
Aston Villa and West Ham are also interested in the 22-year-old, and Football Insider reports that Liverpool has checked into him this season. Locko is probably going to be in France’s Olympic team, and he might get even more notoriety there. Although Kostas Tsimikas and Andy Robertson are currently on Liverpool’s roster, the club is reportedly eager to add more defensive players this summer. Over the season, both players have battled with ailments.