{"id":43559,"date":"2026-02-21T10:56:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T15:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/21\/liverpool-ready-to-test-leeds-resolve-with-top-summer-signings\/"},"modified":"2026-02-21T10:56:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T15:56:15","slug":"liverpool-ready-to-test-leeds-resolve-with-top-summer-signings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/21\/liverpool-ready-to-test-leeds-resolve-with-top-summer-signings\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool ready to test Leeds&#8217; resolve with &#8216;top&#8217; summer signings"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/21\/liverpool-ready-to-test-leeds-resolve-with-top-summer-signings\/#Will_Xhaka_Bujol_replace_Konate\" >Will Xhaka Bujol replace Konate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/21\/liverpool-ready-to-test-leeds-resolve-with-top-summer-signings\/#Liverpool_could_use_Bijoor\" >Liverpool could use Bijoor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Liverpool manager Arne Slott paid applause in the 20th minute in memory of Diogo Jota. (Photo by Karl Lesseen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Liverpool have been linked with a surprise move for Leeds United defender Xhaka Bihor. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 27-year-old has performed very well since joining Leeds at the start of the season and has attracted the attention of several Premier League clubs. According to Football Insider, Liverpool could make a move to sign him following the departure of Ibrahima Konate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Xhaka_Bujol_replace_Konate\"><\/span>Will Xhaka Bujol replace Konate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The France international&#8217;s contract expires at the end of this season, but he has yet to sign an extension with the Premier League champions. Liverpool will need to have a suitable replacement in place for him, but it remains to be seen whether they are prepared to sign the 27-year-old Leeds star.<\/p>\n<p>The opportunity to join Liverpool will be an exciting one for him. It will be a big step up in his career and will test him at the highest level. He will also aim to fight for major trophies with the Premier League champions. He has been hailed as a &#8220;top, top centre-half&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Bijol is at the peak of his career and now might be the right time for him to take on a new challenge. It will be interesting to see if Leeds are prepared to let him leave. He is an important player for them and his departure will be a big blow.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_could_use_Bijoor\"><\/span>Liverpool could use Bijoor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/manchester-united-v-leeds-united-pre-season-friendly-414x276.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/manchester-united-v-leeds-united-pre-season-friendly-630x420.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/manchester-united-v-leeds-united-pre-season-friendly-768x512.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/manchester-united-v-leeds-united-pre-season-friendly-770x513.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/manchester-united-v-leeds-united-pre-season-friendly-900x600.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/manchester-united-v-leeds-united-pre-season-friendly-1200x800.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/manchester-united-v-leeds-united-pre-season-friendly-1536x1024.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/manchester-united-v-leeds-united-pre-season-friendly-2048x1365.jpg.webp 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leeds United&#8217;s Xhaka Bihor passes the ball under pressure from Manchester United&#8217;s Chido Obi. (Photo by Linnea Rheborg\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Meanwhile, Liverpool have had a disappointing season and there is no guarantee they will qualify for next season&#8217;s Champions League. They aim to bounce back strongly next season and need to fill in the gaps in the team. Adding depth to their defensive unit should be a priority for them.<\/p>\n<p>Signing a 27-year-old might be a smart move. He is firmly established in the Premier League and could make an immediate impact.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool manager Arne Slott paid applause in the 20th minute in memory of Diogo Jota. (Photo by Karl Lesseen\/Getty Images) Liverpool have been linked with a surprise move for Leeds United defender Xhaka Bihor. 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