Liverpool are among a number of teams interested in signing Torino defender Gleison Bremer, according to a report from Torino Granata (via Sport Witness).
The lowdown: Career so far
Signed from Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A outfit Clube Atletico Mineiro in 2018, the 25-year-old has made 110 appearances since arriving in Italy.
Uncapped by Brazil at any level, Bremer has emerged as one of the leading lights in the Serie A in recent years and was recently rewarded with a new deal until 2024 amidst interest from across Europe and indeed links to Merseyside.
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Despite the fresh extension, it appears that some of the biggest clubs on the continent remain interested in the powerful centre-back...
The latest: Reds' interested
As per Torino Granata, translated by SW, Liverpool have 'set their sights' on Bremer ahead of the summer transfer window.
It's claimed that Juventus, Manchester City, Manchester United and Bayern Munich are all interested in signing the man dubbed an 'animal' by defensive teammate Mergim Vojvoda.
The report also states that the Serie A side are 'preparing the auction' for the sale of their Brazilian ace, who holds a perceived market value of £27million (Transfermarkt).
The verdict: An unnecessary expenditure
Following the brutal 2020/21 campaign with injuries to all three frontline defenders in the shape of Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip, Jurgen Klopp has been relatively spoilt for choice this term with the addition of Ibrahima Konate.
Both Van Dijk and Matip returned to the peak of their powers almost instantly, whilst Konate has proven to be an extraordinary signing who has slotted straight in at Anfield, leapfrogging Gomez in the pecking order in the process.
Therefore, despite Bremer enjoying another stellar season in Italy, earning an impressive 7.13 Sofascore rating, winning 6.6 duels, making 4.0 clearances and 3.2 interceptions on average per game, Liverpool and new sporting director Julian Ward would be best served to allow the current quartet to carry the workload and spend the funds on improving other areas of the squad.