Liverpool FC transfer news: Real Madrid face competition from Liverpool for Junior Firpo

Sources close to ESPN claim that Liverpool are tracking Real Madrid target Junior Firpo.

The 22-year-old left-back has been impressive for Real Betis this season and even scored a goal in the 4-3 win over Barcelona recently.

The report adds that Barcelona, Manchester City, Juventus and Arsenal are also interested in the 22-year-old.

Junior also signed a new deal with Betis in August and his contract runs till 2023.

Huge price for talented 22-year-old

Spanish reports (h/t ESPN) claim that Real were close to paying Junior’s release clause of €50million in the summer.

The youngster is capable to play as a left-midfielder too but has been troubled by fitness issues in recent weeks.

Junior hasn’t played since the 3-3 draw against Rennes in the Europa League and his last start in the came in the 2-2 draw against Valencia in a February Copa del Rey game.

Liverpool could do with another left-back in the team to provide competition and cover for Andy Robertson.

The Scot has been our first-choice left-back since last season, and Alberto Moreno is out of a contract at the end of this campaign.

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The Reds would be in all sorts of problems should Robertson pick up a long-term injury, and it will be interesting to see if we make a serious move for Junior in the summer.