Lewis Steele: Liverpool are in the race to sign Premier League defender

Lewis Steele: Liverpool are in the race to sign Premier League defender

Marcos Senesi, Liverpool and Spurs: Media Matters Transfer Thread Explained

Senesi link gathers attention

On Media Matters for Anfield Index, Dave Davis and Lewis Steele discussed the growing transfer noise around Marcos Senesi, Liverpool and Spurs, with the Bournemouth defender placed into a conversation shaped by value and centre back uncertainty.

Davis introduced the subject by saying the story had “kind of went dead” and that “everyone expected it to be Spurs possibly,” before adding that “this one keeps coming up through numerous journalists.” He then cited another update: “Alex Crook even added the other day that Liverpool are keeping tabs on Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi.”

Davis added that it would be “a free move” and that “obviously a deal could depend on Ibou’s future as well.” For Liverpool, the Senesi debate appears tied to both opportunity and squad planning.

Spurs angle remains strong

Steele was careful not to overstate Liverpool’s position. His first response placed Spurs at the front of the queue. “Yeah, I think the Spurs angle is,” he said, before explaining: “I think what I was told is Spurs are sort of top of the list there.”

The discussion did not present Senesi to Liverpool as a completed move. Steele made clear that Spurs remain central to the picture, while Liverpool’s interest sits in the background.

Still, he did acknowledge why Liverpool would look. “But Liverpool have been looking at it because he is free,” Steele said. “So I think it makes sense for them to maybe do it if he’s a free agent.”

Hughes connection could matter

The conversation then moved towards Richard Hughes and Bournemouth. Steele said: “Obviously, we know Richard Hughes has a good relationship with Bournemouth.” He added that Hughes “will have a good relationship with Senesi as well because he obviously signed him at Bournemouth.”