Liverpool are on the hunt for a South American superstar who could turn their fortunes around – and could hint at the club’s future direction.
Liverpool are ready to make a statement on behalf of the South American star this January.
The Reds have started the season consistently and open their account with four wins out of five. But while the striker has looked impressive, the defense has been a bit more concerned as Virgil van Dijk was sent off against Newcastle United and young talent Jarrel Quansah was mixed up earlier this season.
Despite reports linking Liverpool with centre-backs in the summer, Jurgen Klopp has instead opted to bolster the midfield with four new players, but that could change with a change at full-back.
Bayer Leverkusen star Piero Hincapie is a major target, according to Fichajes. The Ecuadorian is capable at centre-back and on the left wing and would be a huge addition to the Reds’ current squad.
Fichajes had previously touted the star in Van Dijk’s position, according to Football365, with the Dutchman sliding to the right to cover Trent Alexander-Arnold’s switch to midfield. Interestingly, however, this may be a movement that looks as much to the future as to the present.
Hincapie has plenty of experience working under a man the Merseysiders know well, Xabi Alonso.
The Spaniard has been a tangible success at Leverkusen and has already been touted by Reds fans as a potential long-term successor to Klopp in the Anfield dugout. Alonso has not been in Germany long, but Klopp’s contract expires in 2025. Hincapie has been an integral part of the Basque boss, playing as a left-back and full-back in Alonso’s 3-4. -3.
