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title: "Liverpool working on summer deal to sign exciting young defender Loic Bade"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2021-01-19T20:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-01-19T20:00:00Z"
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# Liverpool working on summer deal to sign exciting young defender Loic Bade

Liverpool are working hard on a deal to sign Loic Bade this summer, according to *[Le10sport](https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-deux-grands-deurope-sur-une-pepite-du-rc-lens-532864)*.

The centre-back is having an excellent season for Lens, starting 16 of his side’s Ligue 1 matches and winning an average of [4.3 aerial duels](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/398416/Show/Loic-Bade) per game.

Bade is still just 20 years of age and Liverpool are reportedly eyeing him up as a much-needed addition at the end of the season.

AC Milan are also mentioned as a rival for the young Frenchman’s signature.

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There may be frustration to hear that Bade is more of a summer target than a January one, but it further suggests that no new signings will be coming in this month.

It increasingly looks as though Jurgen Klopp is willing to gamble on the centre-back options at his disposal, which is a decision that can only be properly assessed in May.

Bade certainly looks an exciting prospect and his aforementioned aerial prowess is something Liverpool are [believed to be keen on](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool/transfer-news-david-alaba-b1786502.html) in a potential new signing.

The Lens man represents both the present and the future, shining in a top league already, but also having time on his side.