New right-back is coming after insider confirms change needed
Liverpool are planning to sign a new right-back following ongoing issues in the position this season. Injuries to Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong have forced the team to use midfielders and other players out of position. Manager Arne Slot and the club's leadership are now targeting reinforcements ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
- ▪Conor Bradley suffered a season-ending knee injury in January, limiting his availability.
- ▪Jeremie Frimpong, signed from Bayer Leverkusen, has been frequently unavailable due to injuries.
- ▪Players like Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones, and Joe Gomez have been used at right-back out of necessity.
- ▪Liverpool are linked with Denzel Dumfries, Lutsharel Geertruida, and Marco Palestra as potential signings.
- ▪Arne Slot previously worked with Geertruida at Feyenoord, which could aid a potential transfer.
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