Liverpool are seeking a replacement for 35-year-old Virgil van Dijk, whose current contract expires in the summer of 2027.
The club is proactively preparing for the departure of their legendary defender. So far, the Merseysiders have already secured the signatures of Giovanni Leoni, Jeremy Jacques, and Ifeanyi Ndukwu.
However, their main transfer target now appears to be Finn Ellch, a 20-year-old defender from Stuttgart, who is valued at around 50 million euros.
A significant challenge for the Premier League side will come from Barcelona, whose head coach Hansi Flick is a keen admirer of the young German.
The potential transfer of Ellch to Spain might also hinge on Liverpool's own plans. If the Merseysiders decide to purchase Ronald Araujo for 55 million euros, this could free up funds for Barcelona to secure the German talent.
As for January, a move for Ellch seems highly unlikely, with Stuttgart not willing to part with the player in the middle of the season.
Analysts from SciSports have rated the young German's potential highly, giving him a projected ranking of 134. For context, the peak rating of prime Van Dijk was recorded at 134.9.
