Andoni Iraola wants smart free transfer pickup for 31-year-old FIFA World Cup winner

Andoni Iraola wants smart free transfer pickup for 31-year-old FIFA World Cup winner Liverpool need to strengthen at both right-back and in midfield. Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong have not managed to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold adequately. Dominik Szoboszlai and other midfielders have filled in while on-loan Ronald Araujo is currently in possession of the shirt. Whether the Uruguay international stays at the club long term remains to be seen. And in midfield Andoni Iraola has been left short after summer business. Stefan Bajcetic and Curtis Jones left on permanent deals while Harvey Elliott was permitted to join Valencia on loan. The 2024/25 Premier League champions could do with another senior option in the middle - particularly with Ryan Gravenberch out of form. Liverpool want Marcos Llorente One solution could be to add a player who can feature in both positions. And according to a report in Fichajes club decision-makers are looking into a smart free transfer pickup for Marcos Llorente. The 31-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season - although he remains in talks with Atletico Madrid over an extension. “Marcos Llorente, the Atlético Madrid full-back and midfielder, is among the options Liverpool are monitoring in the transfer market to strengthen their squad next summer. “The 31-year-old's contract expires on June 30, 2027, and he could negotiate with foreign clubs starting in January if he doesn't reach a renewal agreement before then.” Llorente has scored five times at Anfield A member of Spain’s successful FIFA World Cup squad last summer the ex-Real Madrid man can play at either right-back or centre midfield. Llorente is well known to Liverpool fans - having scored FIVE times in three outings at Anfield including earlier this season for Diego Simeone’s side. Andoni Iraola’s side will need to pay attention to interest from both Chelsea and Manchester City however. Both Xabi Alonso and Enzo Maresca are thought to be keen on recruiting Llorente in a blockbuster summer free transfer.