Liverpool open talks over £65m deal for Sevilla defender
Liverpool are locked in talks over a stunning £65million move for Sevilla defender Diego Carlos as Jurgen Klopp looks to sign a long-term partner for Virgil van Dijk.
Van Dijk has struggled to forge a regular partnership with any of his fellow centre backs since his arrival in January 2018. Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and Dejan Lovren have all suffered a series of niggling injuries that have prevented any of them securing regular game time.
That has led Klopp and sporting director Michael Edwards to contemplate buying a centre back and reports in Spain suggest Carlos is their preferred target.
Spanish outlet El Desmarque claims that the Reds are in negotiations with Sevilla for the 26-year-old, who has caught the eye with a series of impressive performances this season, and are willing to meet his £65m release clause.
The Brazilian joined Sevilla from Ligue 1 side Nantes for just £13.5m in the summer but his value has significantly increased due to his form.
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The report claims that Real Madrid are also interested in Carlos and see him as the long-term replacement for club legend Sergio Ramos.
Carlos has played all but 15 minutes of Sevilla’s La Liga campaign this season, helping them to third place in the table.