‘Already there’ – Feyenoord star David Hancko offered tip to complete Liverpool transfer

Former Feyenoord defender Tim de Cler says the club’s centre-back David Hancko is set to become a Liverpool player, although he warned his price could rise as their Euro 2024 campaign progresses.

Hancko helped Slovakia to a 1-0 win over Belgium at the tournament on Monday, with a win over either Ukraine or Romania in their last two Group E matches securing their place in the knockout stages for just the second time.

The 26-year-old has been one of Arne Slot’s most successful signings during his time in Rotterdam, playing 93 times under the Dutchman and lifting two trophies since his arrival in August 2022. Liverpool have surrounded the centre-back as an area target for reinforcement in this regard. summer.

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The Reds will jump for 18-year-old Lille star Leny Yoro if talks with Real Madrid break down, but could be forced to look elsewhere if a deal is agreed. Hancko turns 27 in December and has four years left on his Feyenoord contract.

Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez and Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber are two examples of centre-backs who have made the transition from the Eredivisie to the Premier League in recent seasons, and former Netherlands international De Cler believes Hancko – also linked with Atletico Madrid – can be the next export to England.

“He’s so stable and can do anything. I think he is a top defender globally,” he told SoccerNews. “If he gets to the next round, and that chance is pretty high, his market value will go up again, too.

“More and more clubs are becoming interested. And they were already there. I think he can easily handle a club just below the top six in Europe. Then I’m talking about a club like Atletico Madrid or Liverpool. He can definitely handle it.”