It's on: Liverpool enter race for in-demand free agent

It's on: Liverpool enter race for in-demand free agent

Liverpool will soon require a permanent replacement for Virgil van Dijk at centre-back.

The Dutchman is about to turn 35 - and is out of contract in summer 2027. Given his age it would be unlikely for Richard Hughes to extend his £400k per week contract.

And that means club recruiters are doing their homework on several experienced centre-backs to take over in the medium to long term.

One name long touted as a possibility is Marcos Senesi. The 28-year-old played under Arne Slot at Feyenoord before moving to Richard Hughes’ Bournemouth back in 2022.

The Anfield club’s decision-making axis therefore have got intimate working knowledge of working with the Argentina international.

Following the sales of both Dean Huijsen and Iliya Zabarnyi last summer Senesi has once again established himself as one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League outside the top four or five teams.

Liverpool have entered the race for Senesi

And with his Cherries’ contract entering its final few weeks the left-footer is about to become one of the hottest free agents around.

Clubs around the Premier League and Italy have long been touted as potential destinations. But now a report in Marca has finally shed some light on Liverpool’s reported interest.