Liverpool are on the hunt for a potential partner for Virgil van Dijk after their defensive injury woes, and have apparently identified Lille star Sven Botman as a target.
The Reds have been tipped to dip into the January transfer market in order to buy a new centre-back.Injuries to Van Dijk, Joel Matip and Joe Gomez have highlighted their lack of depth at the back, with reports suggesting they want to strengthen.Dayot Upamecano was touted as a potential target, but it now seems that idea is completely dead in the water.Instead, they are reportedly set to take advantage of Lille’s dire financial situation and stike a deal to sign Botman.The Ligue 1 side are struggling financially and are apparently ready to let go of some of their key.
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