Liverpool are reportedly keen on landing the Freiburg defender as Virgil van Dijk’s long-term partner.
Liverpool are said to be keen on landing Freiburg’s Caglar Soyncu, as they search for a long-term partner to develop alongside star defender Virgil van Dijk next term, according to the Mirror.
Arsenal have also been keen admirers of the Turkish international, with new boss Unai Emery weighing up a potential move for his services this summer, as reported by the Evening Standard.
Liverpool scouts are said to have witnessed the 22-year-old’s blunder against Russia on Tuesday (Turkish-Football.com), as Soyuncu got caught in possession on the edge of his own box – leading to Aleksandr Samdeov netting for the host nation – but the Reds allegedly remain interested in the player regardless.
The young defender is renowned for his superb reading of the game and his quality range of passing – boasting 81 per cent passing completion last term – garnering comparisons to the likes of seasoned veteran Mats Hummels.
Naturally right-footed, the player is also almost equally adept with both feet, doubling as the left-sided centre-back regularly for Freiburg, and he possesses explosive pace over short distances, allowing him to recover against counter-attacks.
Liverpool pair Dejan Lovren and Joel Matip failed to stamp their authority on the second centre-back position last season, and the promising defender could certainly fill the role, if brought to Anfield this summer.
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