Liverpool replace Trent Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool are considering signing another defender and an attacking midfielder this summer to fill the void left by Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Xavi Simons is Liverpool's top target.

According to The Guardian , Liverpool are planning to strengthen their defense as Alexander-Arnold is nearing the prospect of leaving Anfield. Alexander-Arnold's decisive goal in the 1-0 victory over Leicester City in the 33rd round of the Premier League felt like a farewell.

AS confirms that Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer is only a matter of time. Alexander-Arnold's departure will leave a huge void in the Liverpool squad, as he is one of the most unique players in modern football.

Alexander-Arnold's ability to initiate attacks from right-back is rare. Young talent Conor Bradley could be a viable replacement for Slot in that position, but "The Kop" will need to add at least one or two more players in defense or midfield.

Jeremie Frimpong of Bayer Leverkusen and Ola Aina of Nottingham Forest are two potential targets for Liverpool at the moment. In addition, Xavi Simons, the attacking midfielder of RB Leipzig, is also considered a top target for the club.

The problem lies in the transfer fees. Frimpong, Ola Aina, and Xavi Simons are all being priced very high by their respective clubs. Of these three, Xavi Simons is the most expensive. Leipzig values ​​Simons at around €100 million (£87 million), just one year after buying him from Paris Saint-Germain for €50 million (£43 million).

Even Liverpool's management is optimistic that if they sign Simons, they won't need to add another defender to replace Arnold. The pursuit of Simons shows that Liverpool is preparing for a complete revolution in their playing style.

The Dutch midfielder would certainly be a perfect fit for "The Kop," especially considering the club already boasts many names from the Netherlands such as manager Slot, Van Dijk, Gakpo, and Gravenberch.

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