Liverpool have been put on full alert after Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez admitted that it is his “dream” to play in the Premier League, according to a report on Daily Star.
The 22-year-old has been subject to interest from Premier League rivals Manchester United too, but Liverpool are hoping to beat any competition as manager Jurgen Klopp is desperate to improve his defence for the upcoming season.
The defender has one year remaining on his deal at Atletico and there have been no talks about a contract extension which means the Madrid club will want to cash in on him this summer instead of losing him for free in a year.
Gimenez will cost the Merseyside club at least £30m which is worth it seeing as he is still young and will develop into a much better defender in a few years.
The Uruguay international has admitted that he is frustrated by a lack of first-team opportunities at the Spanish giants and wants more game time, which means he is open to a move.
The defender gave an interview in his home country, where he stated:
“I dream of playing in the Premier League because all matches are fairly even. I would like to go.”
If he does move, then he will most likely choose Anfield as his destination as Klopp can help develop his talent whereas United boss Jose Mourinho is already well equipped in the defensive department following the signing of Victor Lindelof.
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