Klopp has found Joe Gomez's replacement, he's in Qatar and will cost 60 million

According to Portuguese newspaper A Bola, Liverpool are interested in acquiring the services of Antonio Silva in the upcoming summer transfer window. A news that comes hand in hand with the need to reinforce their defence for the short and long term. The Reds are on the lookout for players to form part of the renewal that is being led by Jürgen Klopp, who renewed his contract at Anfield.

One of the areas they need to strengthen is at centre-back because players like Virgil Van Dijk and Joel Matip are getting on in age, not to mention the fact that Joe Gomez has not been performing to the expected level when he has had to play. Antonio Silva is one of the profiles that Liverpool like because of his speed and good footwork. He is a player who has exploded onto the European scene due to his impressive performances for Benfica and has been included in Portugal's squad for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

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The 19-year-old Portuguese centre-back's contract expires in the summer of 2027 and his price tag is believed to be around 100 million euros. Antonio Silva has become one of the sensations of European football at the start of the season. The Portuguese centre-back is one of the main stars of Benfica, who have qualified for the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League (where they will face Club Brugge) and lead the Liga NOS table ahead of Porto.

His name is on the agenda of several top European clubs, such as Liverpool, because he is valued as one of the best young centre-backs in the world. He is a modern profile for the position and has the conditions to be one of the best for the next decade. Benfica are clear that it will be difficult to keep hold of one of their top young stars at the moment and have set their asking price for any interested giants.

<strong>Silva costs 60 million</strong>

As reported by A Bola, the Portuguese side have asked all European giants for 60 million euros to sell Antonio Silva in the upcoming summer transfer window. A price that is not at all high if we take into account his age (19 years old) and the fact that he has a lot of quality to continue being one of the best.