Liverpool reportedly to battle Italian giants for signature of highly-rated La Liga star

As per The Sun, Liverpool are keen on Atletico Madrid fullback Sime Vrsaljko ahead of the January transfer window with manager Jurgen Klopp planning to strengthen his weak defence.

The 25-year-old, rated £22million, is able to play at both right and left-back, and despite just playing 4 league games thus far this term, he is also attracting Serie A title contenders Napoli.

Having played just 20 La Liga games since agreeing a 5-year contract last year, Vrsaljko is leaning towards the exit door, and Liverpool could have an advantage if they are willing to meet his release clause.

The Reds currently have 3 options each at both left and right-back, with the trio of Joe Gomez, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Nathaniel Clyne available for the former, and James Milner, Alberto Moreno and Andrew Robertson the latter.

However, with issues and shortcomings at centre-back giving Klopp growing concerns, Gomez could be moved to the middle, while Alexander-Arnold is seen more as a defensive midfielder than fullback going forward.

Vrsaljko could prove to be a great buy for Liverpool, but it remains to be seen if he’s the type of signing the Reds badly need.

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