Piero Hincapie of Bayer Leverkusen is “very open” to joining Liverpool, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.
Before the deadline on Friday, Jacobs spoke on the social media platform X and provided an update on Hincapie’s future.
Liverpool could be looking for a left-sided defender this week as they want to improve the quality of their center-back options.
Darwin Nunez scored a late brace off the bench to earn the Reds a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Blues at St James’ Park on Sunday.
The victory, though, highlighted the need of Liverpool bringing in another defender. Ibrahima Konate was hurt early in the game, and Virgil van Dijk was sent off.
Piero Hincapie, according to Jacobs, is anxious to join Liverpool, but the Reds have yet to make a move for the defender.
Hincapie wishes to relocate to Liverpool
On X, Jacobs provided an update on Liverpool’s search for a new center-back.
“I get a lot of questions about Hincapie in the middle,” the CBS correspondent remarked. “I’m still hearing from people close to the player that no offer has been made.”
“Two Premier League clubs have been linked and made enquiries, and the player, by the way, would be very open to a Liverpool move, but I’m not aware of any Liverpool offer at this time.”
“The other club is West Ham, who have obviously had a failed pursuit, and I believe we can call him that now, of Harry Maguire, and so they are also looking for a centre-back.”
“But I think Liverpool will be very busy between now and the end of the window.”
Hincapie has recently impressed at Bayer Leverkusen and appears to be ready for the step up to Premier League football.
Despite his young age, the Ecuadorian defender has already won 27 national caps and played in the Champions League with Leverkusen.
He’s rumored to be valued around £35 million, and with Klopp’s club in desperate need of a left-footed centre-back, it’s tough to see why Liverpool haven’t made a move.
The player is clearly interested in joining Liverpool, and the Reds could use some quality at center-back.