A report from Spanish publication ABC Sevilla [via HITC] claimed that Liverpool are keen on signing Sevilla defender Diego Carlos in the summer transfer window, with @AnfieldEdition on Twitter sharing the story.
A previous report by El Desmarque claimed that the 27-year-old centre-back was aware of the Reds’ interest in him since they held discussions with the La Liga club in January about a possible transfer, although his preference was to remain in Seville until at least the summer.
Liverpool are eyeing up Sevilla defender Diego Carlos this summer, viewing him as a potential partner for Van Dijk that can stay consistently healthy.
The Brazilian has a £65m release clause in his contract. [ABC Sevilla] pic.twitter.com/Ohg68vUZlI
— Anfield Edition (@AnfieldEdition) March 19, 2020
The Brazilian has a £65m release clause in his contract (as per El Desmarque) and has been a regular in Sevilla’s line-up this season, making 31 appearances in all competitions. He has averaged 5.1 clearances per game in La Liga, a superior figure to those posted by Liverpool centre-backs Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip, Dejan Lovren and Joe Gomez (as per WhoScored).
Van Dijk has been ever-present for the Reds throughout the Premier League season, leaving one other centre-back slot potentially up for grabs. However, far from being excited about the club’s links with Carlos, these Liverpool fans on Twitter seem pleased with Jurgen Klopp’s current options for a central defensive partner for the Dutchman:
Would you say thats necessary considering we have Gomez and Matip
— James (@Gordon68598229) March 19, 2020
Need a back up when Lovren leaves but Gomez and Van Dijk should be the starters
— Jordan (@Jordan_LFC19) March 19, 2020
Heard this a few season now. Don’t think Klopp would wanna disrupt Joe and Virgil’s partnership though. Someone young with high ceiling and who’s content to learn and bid his time to be a starter would be ideal. Very hard though.
— Ram (@Iam_Ram2128) March 19, 2020
Is he better than Joe Gomez?
— Kwaku Klopp (@kwakuTuah) March 19, 2020
what about gomez
— Sto Bene Cosi mad lad (@ZweGodHD) March 19, 2020
Cant see that happening.
— JP (@JP_wes) March 19, 2020
Do you think Carlos would be an astute signing by Liverpool or do the Reds need to go for him given their current defensive options? Have your say by commenting below!
