Real Madrid and Liverpool preparing to fight for Arne Slot priority transfer
According to recent sources, Arne Slot, the new coach of Liverpool, is focusing on making a summer deal to get Antonio Silva. Both Liverpool and Real Madrid are keen on signing the young Portuguese defender as they attempt to bolster their defences in preparation for the next campaign. This is according to Fichajes.
In recent years, Antonio Silva has emerged as one of the world’s top young talents. The 20-year-old, a product of the fabled SL Benfica junior division, started playing regularly for the Portuguese powerhouses when he was a youngster.
He has advanced significantly in the last few seasons, starting frequently for both his club and his nation. Having played for Benfica almost 100 times, his skill has not gone unappreciated, drawing interest from prestigious European teams.
Liverpool needs Silva
Liverpool will search the market during the summer transfer window for a centre-back. Joel Matip‘s contract ends on July 1st, and the Reds are letting him go as a free agent. Additionally, Virgil van Dijk is on the wrong side of 30, while Ibrahima Konate has only been subpar for the majority of the season.
Antonio Silva is starting to look like a good option for the Reds, even though the transfer’s feasibility is raising doubts with his hefty asking price of almost £85 million.
Liverpool are about to step into a season with a plethora of changes coming in the club with the arrival of their new boss Arne Slot. High transfer fees could raise some issues with the team managing multiple necessary changes this summer.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, has also expressed interest in Silva but is hesitant to pay such a large price for the young player. In order to bolster their defence, the Merengues can search for less expensive options while considering other possible targets.
Although Arne Slot has made acquiring Antonio Silva a top priority, Liverpool may try to get him during the summer transfer window despite the fierce competition for his services.
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With Arne Slot taking over the reigns from the beloved Jurgen Klopp, it is his duty this summer to structure the team as per his system, capable of battling through upcoming high-level competitions. It will be intriguing to see if they fork out £85 million to secure his services.
