Liverpool have been featured in a $46 million transfer deal, with Virgil van Dijk likely to help secure what will be an upgrade from Joe Gomez to Jürgen Klopp.
With six wins in his many league games, it's clear that Trent Alexander-Arnold's transformation is central to Liverpool's recent resurgence in fortunes. As summer approaches, however, Jürgen Klopp may find it necessary to buy a brace for the home star.
Much of the Reds' transfer budget is expected to be spent strengthening midfield, but it's clear that defense will need to be strengthened if Joel Matip and Nat Phillips leave Anfield this summer. In addition to the uncertainty surrounding the future of these two, Joe Gomez's mixed form this term could worry his manager. With that in mind, Liverpool's recruitment team could be tasked with identifying a tactically flexible player who can play comfortably in the center of defence as well as in defence. Of course, finding top-class defenders who meet these criteria is no easy task, but an international teammate of Virgil van Dijk and the Eredivisie star could do it in several ways.
After all, Liverpool will need a defender who can excel at playing center back and 'back full back' to ensure that Klopp will not need to change too much in his current system. One player who stands out in this regard is Ajax's Jurriën Timber, who has been frequently linked with a move to Merseyside in recent months, who told Ziggo Sport that it is "likely" that he leaves Amsterdam during the transfer window. next concession. .
Worth a reasonable $46m (£37m/€42m), according to Transfermarkt, the defender could be a keen addition to Klopp's squad ahead of next season, given his quality and experience That might attract some potential players. summer. Although only 21 years old, the defender has already made 118 appearances for the Eredivisie giants, also playing in the Champions League and playing for the national team.
Timber's suitability to Liverpool's current style of play is obvious, especially since Ajax have also used him effectively in the 'reverse full-back' position in recent times, with Erik ten Hag basically asked him to 'come on' to form a midfield trio. last season when his team was holding the ball. The 21-year-old has been impressive over the past year as he passes the ball, which will particularly appeal to Klopp given Alexander-Arnold's recent role change.
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Wherever you are in the world - in the US, UK or beyond - you don't want to miss a thing. In the current season, Timber has been used more often in the center of defense, making a total of 44 games in all competitions in this role. Showing off his versatility, the 15-time international also impresses with a more traditional playing center back role for his boyhood club, his organizing skills. has been since young years.
Compared to defenders in the next eight global leagues - which are rated just below Europe's top five in terms of skill level - Timber is in the top 1% of players.
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