During the summer transfer season, the Reds looked at options for a left-sided center back. Anfield Watch reported Liverpool’s interest in Levi Colwill before he agreed to fresh terms with Chelsea.
Ryan Gravenberch’s Deadline Day arrival meant that all four of Liverpool’s first-team additions were midfielders, therefore ultimately no defense acquisitions were made.
Since Virgil van Dijk is now 32 and Joel Matip’s contract expires in the summer of 2019, Liverpool will likely continue to scout potential targets in upcoming transfer windows as they strive for the ideal type of player.
According to a 90min report, Jurgen Klopp’s team is ‘considering approaching’ the Reds about signing 24-year-old Bournemouth star Kelly.
As Kelly’s contract expires at the end of the 2023–24 season, a deal might be simpler and less expensive to arrange.
According to the 90min source, Tottenham and Newcastle are also considering making mid-season offers for Kelly, making Liverpool far from the only team interested in the player.
Before moving for $13 million to Bournemouth in 2019, Kelly, a former England Under-21 player who can play both left and center back, was rumored to be a target for Liverpool during his time at Bristol City.
Liverpool could be short this season due to a lack of defensive reinforcement. Due to a hamstring injury, Ibrahima Konate has been sidelined for the past two games, while Virgil van Dijk may be facing a prolonged suspension after being charged with inappropriate behavior by the FA.
