Excitement at Anfield, the €55 m that brings Xabi Alonso closer to Liverpool

Liverpool are taking firm steps towards the upcoming winter transfer window, all with the aim of strengthening their defence for the second half of the season, with their latest target being promising Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie, who currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen.

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According to the latest reports, such is Liverpool's interest, that the English side are in advanced talks to acquire Hincapie, and could close the transfer of the South American player for a figure that would be around 55 million euros, being one of the most expensive centre-backs in the history of the Anfield club, all this after his 20 years of age has stood out in the Bundesliga for his defensive leadership, something that he would have to transfer to a Premier League where the demand will be much higher due to the high level of most teams.

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Liverpool, despite having Van Dijk and Konaté as their main defensive leaders, are looking to add strength to that area of the pitch in the short term, which is why they have thought about the figure of Piero Hincapie, who could be a key addition to the squad led by Jurgen Klopp, who has been the one who has given the green light to the possible winter bombshell of the Anfield club in the market.

A nod to Xabi Alonso

Liverpool are stepping up their efforts to secure Xabi Alonso as their next manager. The highly-successful San Sebastian-born coach is emerging as the favourite to succeed Jürgen Klopp at Anfield, prompting the club to send observers to closely assess his performances at Bayer Leverkusen, with whom he leads the Bundesliga. This signing of Hincapie would be the perfect nod to convince the Spaniard to sign.