Liverpool enquire about Juventus star
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Liverpool’s hierarchy is already putting plans in place for the summer transfer window, with the coming weeks expected to shape the club’s direction.There is no denying the Reds have fallen short this season, with a major spending spree of over £400m followed by a disappointing Premier League title defence and early exits from the Champions League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup.A late-season improvement has, however, put Arne Slot’s side on course for Champions League qualification, which remains the minimum target.Attention is now turning to a rebuild, with several areas of the squad under review. At centre-back, Liverpool have been short of options at times, although Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet is set to arrive.In midfield, much may depend on potential departures, with Curtis Jones among those attracting speculation.
At left-back, Kostas Tsimikas is being considered as a possible replacement for the outgoing Andy Robertson.At right-back, the Premier League champions have struggled for consistency following the exit of Trent Alexander-Arnold last summer.Injuries to Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong’s underwhelming debut season have added to the instability, while midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones have both filled in at times.The club were also linked with Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries, but a move did not materialise. According to TuttoJuve.com’s Mirko Di Natale, Liverpool, AC Milan, Napoli, Manchester City and Tottenham have all made enquiries about Juventus left-back Andrea Cambiaso.His situation could develop quickly in the summer, with Inter Milan and Barcelona also monitoring him.
Man City have previously tried to sign the Italian but were unable to meet Juventus’ valuation at the time.Cambiaso has experienced a mixed form during the Serie A season, but his reputation remains strong, with several top clubs still interested in the versatile full-back.Barcelona were also linked earlier this year and remain in the conversation. A fee in the region of €35m could reportedly be enough to tempt Juventus into a sale, with both Tottenham and Liverpool seen as potential contenders.This season, Cambiaso has made 44 appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals and providing four assists for Juventus.