Liverpool are the 'most likely' team to sign £13m Premier League star | OneFootball

Liverpool's defensive line is clearly going to be one of their main focuses this summer.

Andy Robertson is guaranteed to leave and with Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konate's futures still under question, it's unclear what the Reds' backline will look like next term.

Indeed, Jeremy Jacquet has already been signed for £55 million but, seeing as though he's been nursing an injury since the end of the January transfer window, he's unlikely to be thrusted straight into Arne Slot's starting XI.

This means that other options will need to be explored as soon as possible.

Liverpool are leading the way to sign Marcos Senesi

Marcos Senesi has been a stalwart ever since Bournemouth brought him in back in 2022.

The Argentine centre-back has managed to lead the Cherries' defensive line extremely well over the last few years and, even though he lost both of his partners in Dean Huijsen and Illia Zabarnyi over the summer, he's still kept Andoni Iraola's men in line.

However, his contract is going to expire in June 2026 and, since he hasn't agreed a new deal with his current club, several teams from across the world are showing an interest in his services.

This has caused Liverpool's interest to be piqued with The i Paper now sharing an update on Richard Hughes' pursuit of the 28-year-old.

"[Macos] Senesi’s representatives have been busy trying to secure the 28-year-old his next move, after notifying Bournemouth he will not be signing a new deal on the South Coast," they wrote.

"The i Paper understands Liverpool are the most likely destination, as they look to add some much-needed fresh faces to their central defensive arsenal.

"Skipper Virgil van Dijk, who turns 35 in July, has had to play 49 times already this campaign, due to lack of alternatives, while Ibrahima Konate continues to struggle for form and last summer’s signing Giovanni Leoni remains on the treatment table.

"Chelsea and Manchester United had been keeping tabs on Senesi, but The i Paper has been told neither are currently planning to make a move."

Marcos Senesi would be a smart signing for Liverpool

Although Senesi may be entering the latter stage of his career, there's no denying that he's an incredibly talented defender.

The £13m ace has played in 33 games across all competitions for Bournemouth this season and he's even assisted his teammates on four separate occasions.

If Konate does end up exiting Anfield this summer, they'll be in dire need of another experienced centre-back to partner Virgil van Dijk.

Indeed, Giovanni Leoni or Jacquet could be used alongside him but, since neither of them have had any sort of Premier League experience, having an already proven player to use would be massively beneficial.

The Reds' performances this term have been well below their usual standards and, if they get off to a bad start next season, they could end up even worse off than they currently find themselves.

And, the fact that Senesi wouldn't cost the club a penny in transfer fees is another major selling point, especially since he's already got a tonne of Premier League experience under his belt.