Left-back has been a problem position for Liverpool for some time.
The Aly Cissokho experience failed miserably while Alberto Moreno has never been able to string a run of decent form together and make the position his own. At least James Milner has offered some much-needed rest-bite and dependable performances at left-back this season.
A long-term answer is needed, however, and Liverpool have been scouting across Europe to find a possible player to fill the void, and Porto’s Ricardo Pereira is someone they’re targeting, according to the Daily Star.
The Portuguese international has spent this season out on loan with OGC Nice who have been one of the surprise packages of the Ligue 1 season thus far with Pereira playing a key role in the side.
Liverpool have had scouts watch the 23-year-old on several occasions this season but the report claims that they’ll face competition from Serie A giants Inter Milan for his signature in the summer.
Pereira can play both fullback positions and Porto are willing to sell him at the end of the season for £22m. Liverpool and Inter will have to fend off interest from Nico who do have a buying option built into his loan contract.
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