Liverpool elected not to add a defender this summer, but where did all of the rumored targets go when the transfer market closed?
The middle of the field underwent a significant transformation as four newcomers replaced five senior players.
The market was flooded with links for defensive reinforcement, as requested by the supporters, but the club’s business did not include center-backs.
Jurgen Klopp, who enters 2023/24 with the same defenders he used last season, was tipped to use a combination of well-known and lesser-known names.
Here is a list of the Reds’ reportedly targeted defensive players for the window as well as an overview of the stadiums where they will play this year.
Josko Gvardiol cost RB Leipzig £77.6 million to go to Man City.
Wolfsburg to Tottenham trade Micky van de Ven for £34.5 million.
Jurrien Timber, £38 million transfer from Ajax to Arsenal
Benjamin Pavard, £27.5 million from Bayern Munich to Inter Milan
Evan Ndicka: Free Flight from Eintracht Frankfurt to Roma
Chelsea-based Levi Colwill
Torino, Perr Schuurs
Benfica’s Antonio Silva
Crystal Palace player Marc Guehi
Sporting CP’s Goncalo Inacio
West Ham’s Nayef Aguerd
Toffees’ Jarrad Branthwaite
Bremer, Gleison – Juventus
Pleasant Jean-Clair Todibo
Porto native David Carmo
Although the midfield saw a lot of activity during the transfer window, many supporters believe the team still lacks defensive depth.
Fans were intrigued by Levi Colwill, but the 20-year-old was wooed by new manager Mauricio Pochettino into signing a new long-term contract with Chelsea.
After being rumored to have been interested in all three players over the summer, Liverpool will be hoping they don’t look back and regret letting Josko Gvardiol, Jurrien Timber, and Micky van de Ven all find homes at Premier League rivals.
