Liverpool were believed to be keen to add a defender to their ranks this summer, and while that desire may continue into January, it is unlikely to be Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapie.
The player’s agent, Manuel Sierra, has clarified previous comments about his client’s future, with Ben Jacobs also pointing out that his sources at the Reds had noted the centre-back would be ineligible for the next transfer window .
The Bundesliga side have secured the Ecuador international’s short-term future, with a contract extension until 2027 already agreed earlier this year.
Liverpool’s reasoning for not pursuing Hincapie in January will most likely hinge on the money involved for a player that Xabi Alonso is particularly keen to keep.
There’s the surprise appearance of 20-year-old Academy graduate Jarell Quansah, and it’s worth remembering, as impressive as the youngster has been, that he won’t be looking for a left-handed defender we’ve yet to find anything terrible. Need.
Sporting CP’s Goncalo Inacio could be a direction we can turn to if our team’s desire increases, although the Primeira Liga star won’t be cheap either.
A trusted journalist shares the truth about Liverpool’s interest in the £69.1 million monster that stunned Manchester City
It is thought likely that Liverpool will return to the transfer market once the January window opens, although it is highly unlikely that their eyes will be on Lois Openda by then.
Christian Falk said the RB Leipzig sensation will undoubtedly attract interest from English clubs “like Liverpool” in the future, although it is difficult to imagine a club biting down until the €69.1 million-plus release clause Belgian pounds will not come into force.
If he can build on his excellent performances in Germany this season – not to mention his fantastic goal against Manchester City in the Champions League – it’s only a matter of time before offers come pouring in from all quarters.
“Leipzig is a bit relaxed at the moment, as there is no active release clause for Lois Openda next summer,” the BILD journalist wrote in his article on CaughtOffside.
“It will start in 2025 and I hear it is slightly higher than the €80 million declared elsewhere. I’m sure clubs like Liverpool will keep an eye on him.
“With Dominik Szoboszlai you have already seen that they have had mostly positive experiences with the RB Leipzig players. Also note the similarity in style between the two clubs, which obviously works to Liverpool’s advantage.
“Openda did very well in the match against Bayern Munich, he scored there, so you see what level he can play at.
He also scored an impressive performance against Manchester City in the Champions League.
But Leipzig will try to keep him after next summer, even if he has no chance the following summer if someone knocks on the door with the right amount of money.
English clubs are obviously among the groups that can afford it.”
Openda has already amassed a more than respectable contribution with seven goals in eleven games for Die Rotten Bullen this season.
