"Liverpool could be forced back into the transfer market sooner than expected as Arne Slot's side grapples with growing problems in defence. Despite a record-breaking summer window that saw the arrivals of Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, the Reds have struggled to find defensive stability this season. The team's backline has been a major weak point, with individual errors and lack of depth exposing serious flaws."
"According to The Daily Briefing, while Liverpool remain confident of signing Guehi, they have widened their search for a new centre-back net incase they fail to land him. Among those the club is looking at is Bayern Munich's French defender Dayot Upamecano. Upamecano is another top centre-back available on a free transfer next summer and Liverpool are among clubs keeping a close eye on the player."
Liverpool's defence has proven unstable despite summer signings, with individual errors and insufficient depth exposing serious flaws. Ibrahima Konate has been inconsistent and remains linked with a free transfer move to Real Madrid next summer. Young centre-back Giovanni Leoni suffered an ACL injury ruling him out for the season, leaving Joe Gomez as the only reliable backup to Virgil van Dijk and Konate. The team is effectively one injury away from a defensive crisis, prompting the club and manager Arne Slot to accelerate recruitment plans for new centre-backs in January and the next transfer window. Targets include Guehi, Dayot Upamecano, Murillo and Sven Botman.
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