Liverpool have reportedly been offered the chance to sign AS Monaco defender Vanderson TEAMtalk.
Following the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold as a free agent last summer, the Reds decided to strengthen the right-back position by signing Jeremy Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen.
However, the Dutchman is not a right back and used to play as a RWB under Xabi Alonso at BayArena. Ronald Koeman even used him as a right winger in the Dutch national team.
As a result, Arne Slot is left with Conor Bradley as the only specialist right-back option. However, after suffering a serious knee injury against Arsenal last week, his season is over.
Joe Gomez can provide cover in the right-back position, but has suffered from fitness problems in recent years. Fortunately, he is available again after recovering from his problem.
Although Dominik Szoboszlai is an attacking midfielder by nature, he can provide cover in the right-back position when required and has played many games in this position this season.
Now, TEAMtalk states that Liverpool have started exploring options for the right-back following Bradley’s injury, but they may not sign anyone before the February 2 transfer deadline.
Vanderson to Liverpool
The Merseyside club have been offered the chance to sign Vanderson, with the Brazilian potentially available this month. He has been linked with a move away from Monaco in recent months, with the player open to a move to the Premier League.
In addition to the former Gremio star, Feyenoord’s Givairo Read and Benfica’s Daniel Banjaqui are also on Liverpool’s wish list.
Vanderson is valued at around £17 million Transfer market and has a contract until 2028. Therefore, Monaco are in a strong position to demand a significant fee to let him leave this month.
The 24-year-old is a natural right-back, but is also comfortable in the RWB role. In 12 appearances in all competitions this season, he has provided two assists and kept one clean sheet.
Although he has struggled with fitness issues so far this season, he is a talented player and could be a smart signing for Liverpool if they were to sign him.
However, it will be interesting to see whether the Anfield club will ultimately make a concrete move to secure his services in January or next summer.
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