With the title in the books we now look forward to any additions to the squad that Jürgen Klopp could make this summer.
The manager has often said that the Reds will be quiet in the window as he balances the combination of finances being hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic along with the fact that he feels content with the strength of depth at his disposal.
While big money moves are said to be off the table for Liverpool at this present time, there is quite a few bargains about with many clubs wanting to balance their books.
One of those players is said to be Real Betis defender Aissa Mandi.
Estadio Deportivo( via the Mirror) say that the central defender is entering the final year of his contract and is highly unlikely to sign a new deal.
The Reds and Newcastle have been linked to the Algerian international and is reportedly on the market for £10million.
Mandi who came through the ranks at French club Reims before joining Betis in 2016 is described as a versatile defensive asset who is capable of playing anywhere in the back four.
While he has the pace, agility and the drive of a full-back, he also has the physicality, composure and the positional awareness of a central defender and is also well known for his he is known for his tackling and ball-playing abilities.
However one black mark seems to his discipline with the 28 year-old collecting 10 yellow cards in his 29 league appearances this season.
In terms of the current Liverpool defence, Joe Gomez has consolidated his spot as the partner for Virgil Van Dijk, but the backup positions are a little bit more uncertain.
Joel Matip is certainly a valuable asset and never lets the side down when he does get selected in the starting lineup, but his tendency to pick up injury which lead to long layoffs is a concern.
Meanwhile it remains to be seen if Dejan Lovren stays on for yet another season after being talked into staying for this campaign by Klopp or if he chooses to follow Adam Lallana’s lead and depart in the quest for more first-team action.
The Croatian has been linked with other teams in Premier League, in Italy and most recently Russia with Zenit St Petersburg interested in his services with a proposed £9 million deal.
But it is thought to be around £6 million under what Liverpool are wanting for the veteran.
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