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Manchester City are set to face stiff competition from Liverpool in their pursuit of highly sought-after Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso during the upcoming summer transfer window, according to reports.
Liverpool, under the guidance of new head coach Arne Slot, are preparing for significant changes at right-back, particularly in light of growing speculation surrounding Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future. The England international has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid, with recent reports suggesting he has made up his mind to join the Spanish giants on a free transfer once his contract expires at the end of the season.
Liverpool’s Search for a Successor
Alexander-Arnold’s impending departure is expected to trigger an extensive search for his long-term replacement at Anfield. While Conor Bradley has emerged as a promising candidate for the role, it remains uncertain whether Liverpool’s hierarchy considers him fully prepared to take over as their first-choice right-back.
Additionally, Joe Gomez, another option for the right-back position, could leave the club in search of more regular playing time. Meanwhile, Calvin Ramsay, who is currently on loan at Kilmarnock, has faced persistent injury setbacks, raising doubts about his ability to step up as a viable alternative.
With Liverpool actively scouting potential successors, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Cambiaso has become a serious target. The Juventus defender was already on Manchester City’s radar during the January transfer window, and Pep Guardiola’s side were reportedly assembling a £54.7 million bid for the Italian international. However, Juventus set a hefty €80 million (£66.7 million) valuation on the 25-year-old, effectively blocking any potential move at that time.
Liverpool Enter the Race for Cambiaso
While Manchester City remain interested in securing Cambiaso’s services, Liverpool’s involvement could complicate matters. The Italian’s agent previously confirmed that City had expressed interest in signing his client, but fresh reports suggest that Liverpool could now be a “loose cannon” in the transfer race, potentially disrupting City’s plans.
Juventus, who are dealing with financial constraints following the sacking of head coach Thiago Motta, might be forced to offload Cambiaso. The club’s decision to dismiss Motta and his staff has reportedly cost them €15 million (£12.5 million), which could accelerate their willingness to negotiate a sale. Recent reports indicate that Juventus are now open to selling Cambiaso for a reduced fee of around £50 million, significantly lower than their previous asking price.
Bayern Munich Also Monitoring Cambiaso
The competition for Cambiaso’s signature does not stop at the two Premier League giants. Bayern Munich are also keeping a close eye on the situation, as they look to reinforce their full-back options. The Italy international’s versatility—being comfortable in both right-back and left-back roles—makes him a particularly attractive prospect for multiple top European clubs.
So far this season, Cambiaso has played 35 matches across all competitions for Juventus, contributing two goals and three assists. While he has primarily featured as a left-back for the Bianconeri, he has been deployed as a right wing-back for Italy at the international level. However, he was unavailable for their UEFA Nations League quarter-final defeat to Germany due to injury.
Frimpong Remains Liverpool’s Top Target
Despite Liverpool’s apparent interest in Cambiaso, the Italian defender may not be their primary target to replace Alexander-Arnold. Instead, Jeremie Frimpong of Bayer Leverkusen is believed to be at the top of their wishlist. Reports suggest that Liverpool are already in direct contact with Frimpong’s camp as they explore the possibility of signing the Dutchman.
However, while Frimpong’s attacking attributes are widely admired, there are lingering concerns about his defensive capabilities, as he has spent the majority of his time at Leverkusen playing as a right wing-back rather than a traditional right-back.
With Liverpool actively assessing multiple options for their right-back position and City remaining firm in their interest, Cambiaso’s future is set to be one of the most intriguing transfer sagas of the summer. Meanwhile, there is reportedly more positive news for Liverpool fans regarding Mohamed Salah’s situation, with fresh updates suggesting the Egyptian forward is more likely to stay at the club.
As the summer window approaches, it remains to be seen whether Liverpool will escalate their pursuit of Cambiaso, or if Manchester City can maintain their advantage in securing the Juventus star.
