[ad_1]
Liverpool have chosen not to sign for defender Milan Skriniar in January after being discouraged by Inter Milan’s fees for the defender.
The Reds face a defensive crisis heading into the new year, with first-choice centers Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez ruled out in the long run.
Third pick Joel Matip, however, is now also injured with an adductor problem and is not expected to return for three weeks after limping in Sunday’s draw with West Bromwich Albion.
Jurgen Klopp’s defense for now rests on midfielder Fabinho, who has acted competently as a cover at the rear, alongside inexperienced youngsters Rhys Williams or Nat Phillips.
However, according to Calciomercato, the Reds will not be tempted by the quick fix to get Skriniar, as the 54 million pounds Inter demanded for the Croatian international is not considered worthy of what seems like a short-term solution.
Fabinho and Phillips kept a clean sheet as a defensive pair in Newcastle on Wednesday, but Liverpool are still looking to reinforce a baseline that has been decimated by injuries this season.
The Italian report claims Schalke’s Ozak Kabak is of interest, while Ajax center midfielder Per Schuurs has been tracked by Reds scouts for a few months.
Former Valencia defender Ezequiel Garay has been available as a free agent since the summer, but Liverpool have chosen not to sign the 34-year-old.
Potential purchases that could also provide long-term options include Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly as well as RB Leipzig’s star man Dayot Upamecano.
However, the duo are recognized as two of Europe’s top hubs and would charge a hefty fee to buy, especially during the January transfer window.
Source: m.allfootballapp.com
[ad_2]
