Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified sourceVia Fabrizio Romano· 7 Aug 2026
Liverpool eye new centre-back before window closes
With Konaté gone and Gomez injury-prone, Liverpool are reportedly hunting for defensive depth.
Liverpool
team
Club
Liverpool
Position
Central defender
Reason
Konaté left on free, Gomez injury issues
What happened. Liverpool are reportedly looking to sign a central defender before the transfer window closes, according to Fabrizio Romano.
- Ibrahima Konaté has left the club on a free transfer.
- Joe Gomez has struggled with persistent injury problems.
- Virgil van Dijk remains at the club.
The move would add depth to Liverpool's central defensive unit before the window shuts.
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