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Liverpool have submitted a bid to sign Bologna defender Sam Beukema.
According to a report by 1000 red and blue heartsLiverpool have received their bid for the 26-year-old Dutch defender.
Arne Slot knows the player well having tried to sign him during his time at Feyenoord. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool decide to come back with an improved offer for the player. They want to sign the player this month
Players like Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konate have reliable fitness records and it is no surprise that Liverpool are looking to bring in another centre-back. The 26-year-old could prove to be a useful player for them. He has shown his quality in Italian football, and could also be a good team for Liverpool.
The chance to join one of the biggest clubs in the world will be quite attractive for the Dutchmanand he surely hopes the two clubs can agree a deal before the window closes. The 26-year-old impressed against Liverpool earlier this season when Bologna visited Anfield in October.
Bologna does not want to sell Sam Beukema
Meanwhile, the report claims that Bologna will not want to let the player leave this month. They have no desire to sanction the departures of their key players in the middle of the season. Any move would have to wait until the summer transfer window. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool decide to revive their interest in the defender at the end of the season.
Beukema is at the peak of his powers and will want to test himself at a higher level. He also has the physicality to suit English football, and will be looking to make an instant impact at Anfield if a move does happen in the near future.
