Liverpool may rival Manchester United for £59million Brazil star as ‘official transfer offer’ is made.

Arne Slot may yet see fit to alter his defensive options heading into the new campaign, as the media suggest one in, one at Liverpool in the near future.

By this time last year, the Reds had already made a big splash with the signings of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai for a total of £95m. With everything that has happened in the 12 months since then, supporters should have understood that the summer of 2024 was going to look completely different.

Slot only arrived on Friday to take over as head coach and officially begin preseason training. He and new sporting director Richard Hughes will therefore not have had the opportunity to fully assess the squad before transfer business begins.

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With time, the talking factor, rumors and current speculation suggest that the new boss will find a job needed to strengthen his defense for the upcoming season. So with that being said, THE ECHO has gathered the latest Liverpool transfer news to comment on.

An inquiry into Man United’s £59m target

Liverpool have made initial contact to find out what it would take to sign Gleison Bremer from Juventus, according to Italian reporter Mirko di Natale.

The report states that the Reds have joined Bayern Munich in expressing their interest in the Brazilian defender, which sees both clubs join long-term admirers Manchester United and Chelsea. All have been told that business will only be considered this summer should a €70m (£59m) bid be placed.

However, if he instead waits until next summer, Bremer’s contract is said to allow a release clause believed to be worth between €60-70m (€50-59) to come into play. million pounds).

ECHO says: Beating rivals – particularly Man United – to a transfer is always a good pre-season confidence booster. But that shouldn’t be the defining factor of a move – the Reds have never done business like this and can be trusted to do their due diligence on Bremer.

Whether they’re hoping to pay mega-money this summer or next, a central defensive recruit looks to be a requirement following the departure of Joel Matip.

Nat Phillips left with a decision, when the Turkish offer comes

Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu claims that Super Lig side Trabzonspor have submitted an official offer to Liverpool for the permanent signing of Nat Phillips.

The centre-back, who spent last season on separate loans at Celtic and Cardiff City, was seen among the players returning to the AXA Training Center for pre-season on Friday. Squad injuries and other circumstances have prevented him from leaving the club for good in the past, but 2024 could finally be the year the 27-year-old ends what is now an eight-year association with the Reds.

He has left the club five times on loan so far, once going abroad when he joined VfB Stuttgart for a year.

ECHO says: Nat Phillips has earned the right to start his career elsewhere if that’s what he wants. Helping to secure Champions League football in the darkest of campaigns, then pulling off a Cruyff turnaround at the San Siro the following season will hold a special place in Liverpool history.

With him seemingly never going to get a proper search for a first-team place at Anfield, listening to any offers like this should be a good deal for the club to complete early before judging any income.

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