Liverpool is reportedly courting Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy in anticipation of a possible transfer away from the Spanish team at the end of the current campaign, according to the Metro. Carlo Ancelotti is keen for the team to negotiate an extension for the 28-year-old, whose contract is scheduled to expire in 2025. The Italian manager has made significant progress with the player.
Several elite teams have expressed interest in signing him as a result of his outstanding performances, with Liverpool and Arsenal emerging as the front-runners in the upcoming summer transfer window. But Newcastle United, Manchester United, and Manchester City are also eager to acquire a move for the standout French defender.
Liverpool requires a Mendy-like defender.
Openly looking to strengthen their defence, Jurgen Klopp’s team is keeping an eye out for a good left-back during the summer transfer window.
This season, Kostas Tsimikas hasn’t established himself as a dependable starter for a team that wants to win the Premier League, and Andrew Robertson’s form has declined.
If Mendy joins the team, it would be a significant improvement over Tsimikas and give Robertson fierce competition for the starting position. A more competitive environment for positions is thought to be a driving force behind the club’s advancement and competitiveness as it looks to win big trophies in the upcoming seasons.