Liverpool look to hijack Tottenham move for Premier League defender | OneFootball

Liverpool are reportedly trying to hijack Tottenham Hotspur’s move for Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi. 

Senesi has already verbally agreed to join Spurs in the summer transfer window, but the move depends on whether they can retain their Premier League status. 

Tottenham have claimed back-to-back victories under manager Roberto De Zerbi, but are just one point above the relegation zone. 

Liverpool are hoping to scupper their move for Senesi.

Virgil van Dijk is no longer the force of old, while Ibrahima Konate faces an uncertain future at Anfield. 

The Frenchman’s current deal will expire in June, and he is yet to sign a new contract. 

Senesi is a Premier League-proven defender who excels at playing out from the back, initiating attacks and making crucial interceptions. 

He has been a consistent performer for Bournemouth since joining the club in 2022. 

The Argentine has made 125 appearances across all competitions, bagging six goals and 10 assists.

He has started 34 Premier League games this season, helping his side climb to sixth in the table. 

Bournemouth are keen to extend Senesi’s stay beyond the summer, but he wants a bigger challenge elsewhere.  

The Cherries lost Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez last summer, and Antoine Semenyo joined Manchester City in January. 

They are now set to lose Senesi on a free transfer. Eli Junior Kroupi and Alex Scott are also facing uncertain futures at Bournemouth. 

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