Napoli and Liverpool chase Beukema, Slot’s Dutch favourite | OneFootball

Stunning market indiscretion directly from England. As reported by the 'Team Talk' portal, Liverpool has set its sights on Napoli defender Sam Beukema. The 1998-born center-back is a protégé of Arne Slot, who coached him during his time at AZ and would like to try to bring him to the Premier League to strengthen the backline.

Liverpool, Arne Slot wants to bring Beukema to England

Despite the transfer window being closed, the transfer rumors never cease. According to what was reported by the English portal 'Team Talk', Sam Beukema is in Liverpool's sights. The Dutch center-back is a favorite of Arne Slot from his time at AZ Alkmaar and could now try to bring him back under his management. Remember that the 1998-born center-back only arrived at Napoli this summer for a significant fee, about 30 million. The Reds, who also have the name of Marc Guehi, expiring in 2025, in their notebook, could try to make an offer as early as January for the former Bologna player.

Napoli is unlikely to let the player go mid-season, but should a good offer arrive in the summer, his sale would not be so obvious. Beukema made his debut as a starter in the last league match against Fiorentina, also due to Rrahmani's injury, immediately proving solid and decisive, with the goal scored in the second half, valid for the 3-0. His debut in the Champions League on Thursday against Manchester City is still at risk, due to a flu attack that could make him miss the English trip.

Regarding Liverpool's choices, a lot will depend on the future of Konaté, expiring in 2025 and with the renewal still in the balance. With Van Dijk heading towards the declining phase of his career and Joe Gomez who was close to saying goodbye in the summer, the Reds are looking for pieces with which to renew their defensive department, starting from Giovanni Leoni alone, purchased in the summer from Parma. Beukema, who enjoys the esteem of Slot, could therefore be one of the main targets for the rearguard of the team coached by fellow countryman Arne Slot.

Francesco Landi

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