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Liverpool eye Juventus defender amid growing transfer speculation

Liverpool’s ongoing search for defensive stability has once again drawn links to Serie A. According to TeamTalk, Gleison Bremer is firmly on the radar, with Premier League rivals Manchester United and Chelsea also circling. Juventus are bracing themselves for increased interest, aware that clubs in England will test their resolve sooner rather than later.

Bremer’s rising profile in Italy

The 28-year-old Brazilian has emerged as one of Serie A’s most reliable centre-backs. Since joining Juventus in 2022, he has featured 93 times, helping his team record 46 clean sheets. That 49.5 per cent shutout rate highlights his influence, particularly when compared with Juventus’ 33 per cent clean sheet record in matches without him. Such statistics explain why Liverpool, United and Chelsea have all scouted him in recent months.

Bremer’s contract runs until 2029 and he is among Juventus’ highest earners, yet reports suggest that the prospect of a Premier League move could be enticing. His mixture of aerial power and composed distribution has made him a leader in Turin, and sources suggest Liverpool were close to securing his signature last summer.

Juventus preparing for challenges ahead

Juventus see Bremer as central to their attempts to re-establish themselves among Europe’s elite. “The five-times capped Brazil defender has emerged as a leader at the back, combining aerial dominance with calm distribution and we’ve been told the club’s hierarchy see him as irreplaceable in the short term,” the report states. That stance, however, may be tested in what insiders are describing as a “flashpoint year” of 2026.

His importance has been underlined by the fact he has played every minute so far this season. Juventus’ promising start, including a 4-4 Champions League draw with Borussia Dortmund and three Serie A wins from three, has been built on the foundations he provides.

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Liverpool’s defensive puzzle

For Liverpool, the interest reflects both short and long-term considerations. With injuries and ageing legs having created uncertainty at the back, reinforcements are high on the agenda. Bremer’s pedigree and proven record at a major European club make him a compelling option. Yet with Manchester United and Chelsea also keen, securing his services would be neither straightforward nor cheap.

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Gleison Bremer might look like an ideal addition on paper, but how often do we see these kinds of links without anything concrete materialising? The club’s transfer strategy under Fenway Sports Group has always been cautious, with a reluctance to pay inflated prices for players approaching their thirties.

Bremer is under contract until 2029, Juventus clearly rate him highly, and with Manchester United and Chelsea sniffing around, his value will only rise. For Liverpool to win this transfer battle, they would likely need to pay a premium, something fans doubt the club will be willing to do.

It also raises questions about timing. If 2026 is seen as the so-called flashpoint year, are Liverpool prepared to wait that long? Or will they risk overspending now for a player who, while proven in Italy, is still untested in the pace and intensity of the Premier League?

Supporters may admire the ambition, but scepticism will remain until genuine progress is made.