Liverpool’s main priority for the time being will be to get a result against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday and become Premier League champions for the first time since 2020.
However, replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold will be high on the Reds’ to-do list and one of their biggest challenges heading into the summer.
Jamie Carragher claimed Alexander-Arnold is “irreplaceable” but Conor Bradley has the attributes to succeed the Englishman by simply playing his natural game.
Alexander-Arnold rejected two contract offers from Liverpool as his sights have always been set on making a dream move to Real Madrid.
Liverpool target Wesley Franca’s agents are in England
But TBR Football exclusively confirmed in March that Liverpool have been scouting Wesley Franca for months in an attempt to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold.
However, apart from Liverpool, other Premier League clubs such as Chelsea, Nottingham Forest, Wolves and Fulham have tracked Franca for a while as well.
Flamengo defender Wesley Franca, aged 21 is one of Europe’s most talented up-and-coming full-backs — renowned for how adventurous he is going forward as well as his pace and directness.
Liverpool fans can be excited as journalist Bruno Lemos has reported that Franca’s representatives have travelled to England.
Lemos added that apart from Arne Slot’s side, even Manchester United are interested in the Brazilian’s signature.
Whether Franca’s agents have jetted off to England to hold talks with Liverpool remains a mystery.
Wesley Franca playing style amid Liverpool links
South American football expert Tim Vickery told Sky Sports News what Aston Villa fans can expect from Franca when he was linked with a move to Villa Park, as Liverpool have entered the fray to sign him as well.
“He plays for Flamengo, who are part of the Club World Cup in June and July this year They think two things. First of all, they would like to use him for the Club World Cup because it’s very important to them. Secondly, they think they can get more. If the idea is around €20m (£16.7m) at the moment, it could be €30 million (£25 million) after the Club World Cup.”
“He’s a very attacking full-back, very quick, bullet fast but he’s not the greatest defensive full-back.”
Liverpool boss Arne Slot is interested in signing Jeremie Frimpong and considering Franca is considered similarly offensively-minded but not the best defender, he might have to decide which player suits his system more.
Alexander-Arnold’s defending was often slated and yet, he has played a key role for Slot this season and the Dutchman will have to inform Richard Hughes the profile of right-back he is looking to sign.
