Liverpool are presently within the strategy of signing Marcos Senesi, with the defender set to depart AFC Bournemouth on a free switch this summer time.
The Reds are stepping up their pursuit of Bournemouth star Marcos Senesi
The Reds have already strengthened their protection forward of the summer time switch window, with Jeremy Jacquet set to make a everlasting transfer to Anfield on July 1, however are eager so as to add one other centre-back.
That is in accordance with a report from Sportboom, which revealed that Richard Hughes is working exhausting behind the scenes to signal Senesi, as his contract with Bournemouth is ready to run out on the finish of this season.
The Cherries haven’t given up on retaining the Argentine regardless of him rejecting three contract presents and are making ready a fourth supply as he emerges as a shock contender for Champions League qualification.
Nevertheless, as issues stand, it appears more and more probably that the centre-back is not going to stay on the Vitality Stadium past the summer time, with Liverpool and Newcastle United making ready to make a transfer.
The Concordia-born defender has performed an enormous position in Bournemouth’s progress into Europe and was praised by B/R Soccer’s Seb Martin as “extraordinarily excellent” for his position within the 2-1 win over Arsenal on the Emirates Stadium in April.
The three-cap Argentina worldwide has solely missed one Premier League sport all season as a result of suspension and has performed 3,110 minutes, the second-highest complete of any Bournemouth outfield participant.
So Senesi, who earns £50,000 every week, has the expertise wanted to succeed at Anfield and, having solely simply turned 29, may have many extra years left at this degree.
Liverpool’s curiosity stems from the uncertainty surrounding Ibrahima Konate, with the Frenchman’s contract additionally set to run out in the summertime, and now one other replace has been launched relating to his future.
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Konate is but to signal a brand new contract, however journalist Graham Bailey recommended the centre-back may stay at Anfield past the tip of the season, saying: “TEAMtalk understands that the primary present points heart on the construction of Konate’s signature package deal and the related agent committee concerned on this settlement. These discussions are ongoing and stay delicate, however each events stay actively working in direction of a decision.”
Supervisor Jamie Carragher might not be too upset if the centre-back is moved, having accused Arne Slott of “act worthy of being sacked” after he began in opposition to PSV Eindhoven within the Champions League earlier this season.
Ibrahima Konate Premier League stats
Taking part in time 2,921 minutes
1 purpose
52 tackles
29 interceptions
105 recoveries
8 clear sheet
6 yellow playing cards
Slott’s future has been unsure all season, with the title-winning supervisor hoping to switch the Dutchman.
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