Liverpool reportedly came close to completing a transfer with another defender before agreeing terms with Preston star Ben Davies.
Reports in France claim the Reds were hot on the heels of Duje Caleta Car and even struck a deal with Marseille over a switch.
The 24-year-old was all set to fly to the UK this Sunday to put pen to paper on a contract with Liverpool, but the plug was pulled at the last minute.
Reports claims Marseille wanted to secure a replacement before agreeing to let the centre-back leave, and were unable to do this.
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