Liverpool sets sights on a Serie A center-back for the summer

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The Liverpool sporting director has started to move strategic pieces for the summer transfer market of 2026 with a clear goal: central defender Fikayo Tomori. The 28-year-old English international, currently at AC Milan, has become the top priority to strengthen the club's defensive line.

This operation arises due to the growing uncertainty surrounding the future of Ibrahima Konate, who is once again under the watchful eye of Real Madrid. The Merseyside club has set Easter as the deadline for the French defender to respond to the contract renewal proposal.

If Konate decides not to extend his contract, the English club will immediately activate the plan to bring back the center-back who came up through Chelsea's youth ranks. Liverpool understands that the time to act is now, especially considering that the defensive structure needs a significant overhaul for the upcoming competitive seasons.

Liverpool's Plan to Succeed Virgil van Dijk with Fikayo Tomori

Long-term planning at Anfield not only aims to cover the possible absence of Konate but also to find a natural successor to captain Virgil van Dijk. Fikayo Tomori fits perfectly into that profile due to his speed, anticipation skills, and proven experience in high-pressure scenarios like the Champions League.

Recent reports from Sports Boom indicate that the British defender is the chosen one by the technical department to lead the defense in the post-Van Dijk era. However, the operation won't be easy as AC Milan is working on a contract extension that would significantly increase his release clause.

The player arrived at San Siro in 2021 for £24 million and has established himself as one of the top center-backs in the Italian championship. Despite his current contract running until 2027, the player's desire to return to the Premier League could facilitate negotiations between these two historic clubs.

The Battle for Fikayo Tomori and England's Objective

The defender firmly believes that returning to an elite team in his country is the quickest way to regain regularity with the England national team. With only five caps to his name, the center-back is looking for a bigger stage to impress the national team manager ahead of upcoming international events.

Liverpool will have to compete with other heavyweight suitors in the British Isles, such as Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur, who are also tracking his progress. The player's valuation has fluctuated significantly, dropping from €60 million in 2024 to more accessible ranges close to €35 million recently.

However, a new agreement with the Rossoneri could push the Italians' economic demands above his market value on Transfermarkt. In the current Serie A season, the defender has played 22 games, providing two assists and showcasing defensive solidity that is admired at Anfield.

A Strategic Move for Liverpool's Defense in 2026

The arrival of a center-back with these attributes would allow the Reds to maintain their aggressive playing style with an advanced and secure defensive line. The player's commitment to the Milan cause has been exemplary, but a call from a Premier League giant is often hard to ignore.

If Liverpool manages to seal the deal, it would secure the continuity of a solid project that combines experience with the competitive maturity of the top European defenders. The future of the English defense will be decided in the coming months, with the name of the former Chelsea player topping all priority lists in Merseyside.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Liverpool se fija en un central de la Serie A para el verano