Despite numerous obstacles, Liverpool wants to capture Antonio Silva, the upcoming superstar from Benfica.
Antonio, a 19-year-old, has been mentioned as a potential addition to Jurgen Klopp’s defensive talent.
But if Liverpool were to finalise this transaction, it would be extremely unlikely.
The four issues with Antonio Silva’s contract with Liverpool
The daily Portuguese newspaper Record claims that it is challenging to sign Antonio Silva.
The first significant problem is that Silva aspires to lead Benfica, a position that Liverpool can’t afford to give him.
It’s impossible to predict when a chance to sign the defender will arise if he refuses to go until that occurs.
The second issue for Liverpool is that, despite their desire and that of Manchester United, he is not drawn in by the idea of playing in the Premier League.
The third problem is that, like many young athletes, he believes Real Madrid to be the best club in Europe and that Los Blancos are also interested in signing him.
And to top it all off, Silva has a €120 million release clause in his contract with Benfica, which is very certain to drive Liverpool away.
What motivates Liverpool to seek out a new center-back?
Joel Matip’s seven-year stint on Merseyside will come to an end at the conclusion of the current campaign.
The uneven play of Joe Gomez has led many to question the future of the Liverpool defender, in addition to the Cameroonian.
His career has been plagued by injuries, which have stolen his potential. He and Virgil van Dijk were once two of the top defenders in the entire globe.
The former Charlton Athletic player is now having trouble securing a berth in Jurgen Klopp’s starting lineup.
Gomez has plenty of opportunity to demonstrate his abilities because his contract expires only in 2027.