Monster defender now set to replace Ibrahima Konate

Liverpool are now reportedly looking to sign a monster defender.

What happened to old school centre-backs? You know the like. The kind of defenders who ate nails for breakfast and who were absolute monsters.

The kind who would put their bodies on the line and do anything, absolutely anything to make sure they prevented the other team from scoring.

Martin Skrtel is one that springs to mind. Obviously, there was Nemanja Vidic as well, whose only kryptonite was Fernando Torres.

At Liverpool, Skrtel was that tough defender, who would not let anyone past him and who was extremely strong in the air.

Defenders these days are different. They are more cultured more technical. There's poise and elegance to them.

But what if Liverpool are bringing back some of that old-school element to the team?

Ibrahima Konate is one of these modern day centre-back, who is absolutely brilliant. He reads the game superbly, he's very athletic but also technically sound.

It's been a blessing to have him in the team. However, he might not remain at Anfield for much longer.

We all know his contract is running out come the end of the season. We all know he is yet to extend his terms with the Reds. And we all know what that means.

Given there are only a few months left now until the season concludes, there's definitely more of a chance of Konate leaving than staying.

Of course, that could change but it seems like Liverpool are already making plans to sign a replacement for the French defender.

According to Caught Offside, Liverpool have eyed up Jaka Bijol as a potential replacement for Konate.

The 27-year-old Leeds United defender comes with vast experience. Liverpool's sporting director Richard Hughes will know him well from his Serie A days, with the Reds' man thought to be a keen fan of Italian football.

Bijol has also done well at Leeds and he could be a nice option to balance out the new centre-back options, who are a little bit less experienced like Giovanni Leoni and Jeremy Jacquet.

Bijol gives more experience. He also provides that no-nonsense style of play.

The Slovenian international is a monster when it comes to defending. He will put his body on the line and he will fight with everything he has when he is on the pitch.

He's also tough as nails. Liverpool do lack a player like that, so maybe, just maybe Bijol could be a decent option.

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