European giant ready to ruin Liverpool's summer transfer plans
Liverpool are in the midst of a defensive rebuild that is expected to continue this summer.
The Reds have already agreed a deal that will see Jeremy Jacquet arrive at the end of the season, but their business isn’t done yet.
With Ibrahima Konate now into the final few months of his deal, strengthening Arne Slot’s options at centre-half will be crucial this summer.
Several top players have been identified as potential targets, with the club also aware that Virgil van Dijk will need to be replaced at some point soon.
Richard Hughes will have a shortlist of viable options drawn up, but a fresh report could throw a spanner in the works for Liverpool.
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Bayern Munich ready to challenge for top defender
One of the many defenders linked with a summer switch to Anfield is Crystal Palace’s Maxence Lacroix, who has established himself as one of the Eagles best players in recent seasons.
The 25-year-old has been on Liverpool’s radar for some time but, according to a new report from TEAMtalk, the Reds aren’t the only team chasing a deal for the Frenchman.
The report claims that Bayern Munich are not only in the race for Lacroix but are the team most actively pursuing a deal.
Palace will demand a fee of around £60 million for the defender, and Liverpool could ‘easily be barged aside’ by Bayern according to the report.
Lacroix played in the Bundesliga before his move to South London, but he has settled well in the Premier League.
The defender made his debut for France this international break, earning himself two caps after replacing the injured William Saliba in Didier Dechamps’ squad.
Having already become a cornerstone of Palace’s defence, and having won two trophies already with the team, it seems like Lacroix’s stock is only going to rise in the coming months.
Lacroix is on the periphery of superstar status and a move to Liverpool could solidify his status as one of the league’s best defenders, but the Reds will face tough competition from Bayern and appear to be at risk of falling behind their German rivals.
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