Curtis Jones celebrates with his Liverpool team-mates (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
Liverpool are interested in signing Atletico Madrid defender Marc Poubil at the end of this season.
The 22-year-old is highly regarded by the Spanish club and has had a very good run with the club. According to reports from Spain, his performances have attracted the attention of Liverpool, who are hoping to make a move in the summer.
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Will Mark Poubill be Konate’s successor?
Ibrahima Konate’s contract expires this summer, but he has not signed a contract extension with the Premier League champions. They need to replace the France international and the Spaniard could be a quality long-term signing.
Joe Gomez is also expected to leave the club. They will need a versatile defender, and the 22-year-old defender could be ideal for them. Pabil can play as a central defender or right-back. He will help keep Liverpool tight at the back. The opportunity to play for the Premier League champions could be exciting for him.
Pouvil has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past.
Moving the pupils may be difficult
Pouvil is highly regarded at Atletico Madrid and they wouldn’t want to lose him so easily. His contract runs until 2030 and they are under no pressure to let him leave. Liverpool may have to pay a hefty fee to sign the 22-year-old defender.
They have looked pretty poor defensively this season, but they need to improve in that area of the pitch if they are serious about winning the title again. It remains to be seen whether they will sign the Spanish defender in the coming months.
Liverpool have had a disappointing season by their standards. They could miss out on Champions League qualification for next campaign. It will be interesting to see if they can attract top-level players without staying in the top four.
