Liverpool will have to make some important transfer decisions this summer as Arne Slot takes over
Now heading up the Reds' transfer department, positioned above sporting director Richard Hughes, Edwards will again be looking to work his magic during a transfer window.
Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are two clubs to have been linked with the Colombian this summer, who may himself fancy the former in particular due to the appeal of a Spanish-speaking environment.This is a departure that feels almost inevitable at this point. Stuck behind Alisson Becker in the goalkeeping pecking order at Anfield, the Republic of Ireland international has seemingly come to terms with the reality he will never be No.1 for as long as Alisson is on Merseyside.
Manchester City's sales of Gavin Bazunu and James Trafford will offer the Reds encouragement, the Sky Blues fetching upfront fees of £12m and £15m for two goalkeepers who never made a single appearance for the club. Join our WhatsApp community for breaking news directly to your phone as it happens and follow our WhatsApp channel for updates and the best pictures.Subscribe to Dave Powell's Bottom Line newsletter for exclusive business of football news, features and interviews directly to your inbox.The Portuguese playmaker enjoyed a hugely successful loan spell with Hull City during the second half of last season, scoring nine times and providing two assists in 20 Championship appearances.
Liverpool are certainly lacking in the centre-back area following Joel Matip's summer exit, offering a potential route into the first-team for Van den Berg. Were an offer in the region of £15m to be made for his services, though, it is one Liverpool would surely consider? With the likes of Owen Beck and Luke Chambers coming through the ranks, Slot has options in this area when in need of cover for Andy Robertson.
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