Liverpool Eyes Sevilla Defender as Real Madrid Targets Alexander-Arnold Alternative

Liverpool: So, it looks like Liverpool is eyeing Sevilla’s defender Loic Bade. They’re not alone, though; Newcastle United is also interested. Reports say he could be available for around €25 million in January.

Sevilla is in a bit of a financial pickle, having lost €80 million last year. They might need to sell some players to meet La Liga’s rules, and Bade is one of those who could help raise some cash.

Interestingly, he turned down moves to Roma and Stuttgart last summer to stay at Sevilla, even signing a contract extension. That deal has a buy-out clause of €60 million, but it seems they might let him go for half that now.

Bade has been doing well, even getting called up to the French national team. He’s been a solid center-back since joining Sevilla in January 2023 after a brief stint at Nottingham Forest, where he didn’t play at all.

But will Liverpool actually go for him? Their coach, Arne Slot, has said he’s not looking to make big changes in January. Plus, Liverpool has a strong defense with players like Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate.

Right now, Slot’s focus is on keeping key players like Van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Speaking of Alexander-Arnold, he’s been linked to Real Madrid, who are looking for a right-back after some shaky performances.

Real Madrid is considering Rayo Vallecano’s Andrei Ratiu as a backup option. He could be available for just €15 million, which might complicate any potential move for Liverpool’s star right-back.