Liverpool are in the race to sign Premier League defender

Senesi hyperlink gathers consideration

On Media Issues for Anfield Index, Dave Davis and Lewis Steele mentioned the rising switch noise round Marcos Senesi, Liverpool and Spurs, with the Bournemouth defender positioned right into a dialog formed by worth and centre again uncertainty.

Davis launched the topic by saying the story had “form of went useless” and that “everybody anticipated it to be Spurs probably,” earlier than including that “this one retains developing by means of quite a few journalists.” He then cited one other replace: “Alex Criminal even added the opposite day that Liverpool are maintaining tabs on Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi.”

Davis added that it will be “a free transfer” and that “clearly a deal may depend upon Ibou’s future as nicely.” For Liverpool, the Senesi debate seems tied to each alternative and squad planning.

Spurs angle stays robust

Steele was cautious to not overstate Liverpool’s place. His first response positioned Spurs on the entrance of the queue. “Yeah, I believe the Spurs angle is,” he mentioned, earlier than explaining: “I believe what I used to be instructed is Spurs are kind of high of the checklist there.”

The dialogue didn’t current Senesi to Liverpool as a accomplished transfer. Steele made clear that Spurs stay central to the image, whereas Liverpool’s curiosity sits within the background.

Nonetheless, he did acknowledge why Liverpool would look. “However Liverpool have been it as a result of he’s free,” Steele mentioned. “So I believe it is sensible for them to possibly do it if he’s a free agent.”

Hughes connection may matter

The dialog then moved in the direction of Richard Hughes and Bournemouth. Steele mentioned: “Clearly, we all know Richard Hughes has relationship with Bournemouth.” He added that Hughes “may have relationship with Senesi as nicely as a result of he clearly signed him at Bournemouth.”

Steele additionally famous one other potential connection, saying: “Hughes signed him from Feyenoord as nicely.” On whether or not there was something deeper, he was cautious: “So I don’t know if there’s something in that.”

There was additionally a quick Slot hyperlink, with Steele saying: “I presume him and Slot had been there on the identical time, I believe.” He added that “there may need been hyperlinks manner again” when Slot first got here to Liverpool.

Centre again query continues

Steele’s clearest abstract was: “It’s actually one to control however nothing greater than that at this stage.”

Davis then widened the purpose, asking: “Senesi, Van Hecke, if Ibou renews, are they wanted?” Steele responded by linking the difficulty to Liverpool’s defensive depth and Premier League readiness. He requested “how lengthy will it take Jacquet to get accustomed to the Premier League?” and famous that Liverpool could have “two lads who’ve by no means performed within the Prem.”

That’s the place Senesi’s profile got here again into focus. Steele mentioned Liverpool may very well be pondering: “Senesi, free agent, skilled, good on the ball.” His last judgement was balanced: “Perhaps it is sensible financially to do this one,” earlier than including, “we don’t know simply but.”

For now, Senesi, Liverpool and Spurs stay linked by risk somewhat than certainty.