With captain Virgil Van Dijk likely to exit the peak of his career in the coming years, the Reds have already begun their hunt to find a defensive colossus for the future. Sevilla's Loic Bade has been targeted as a potential candidate, as - according to reports by 'Fichajes' - Liverpool sporting director, Richard Hughes, has put the Frenchman under his radar, showing "persistent interest" in the player.
Bade's career trajectory has been quite different from that of the Dutch stalwart. After transferring from Stade Rennais, and failing to make any appearances in his stint at Nottigham Forest, he joined La Liga side Sevilla in the 2022/23 season. His consistent performances, as well as contributions to the Spanish side's Europa League victory, have allowed him to cement his place in Sevilla's defensive department.