Sam Beukema in action for Bologna against Aston Villa in this season’s Champions League (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Liverpool added Bologna defender Sam Beukema on his list of potential transfer targets in defense amid doubts over Virgil van Dijk’s long-term future at Anfield.
Sources with a good understanding of the situation have reported Caught offside that Liverpool have a number of centre-backs on their radar at the moment, with Beukema lined up as a more affordable option than other high-profile targets such as Goncalo Inacio and Murillo.
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Beukema is also understood to be attracting interest from Juventus, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid following his impressive form in Serie A, so it remains to be seen whether Liverpool will be able to establish – himself as a favorite in the race for the Dutchman’s signature. .
Still, LFC manager Arne Slot knows Beukema well from his time in the Eredivisie, having wanted to sign him for Feyenoord when he was in charge there, so that connection could end up being useful for the Merseyside giants.
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Beukema looks like an underrated talent who could represent a good opportunity in the market, although some Liverpool fans may feel they need more to really do it. replace a club legend like Van Dijk.
Van Dijk is nearing the end of his Liverpool contract, and it remains to be seen whether the club will be able to convince him to pen a new deal in the coming weeks and months.
If they don’t, it’s surely essential that Liverpool keep an eye on as many options as possible to come in and bolster Arne Slot’s defense next season.
Beukema could be a decent option, but one imagines most fans would prefer to see a more established talent like Inacio or Murillo, especially as the latter of these two has already proven his ability in the Premier League.
