Liverpool told to do ‘everything they can’ to sign £63m star from Chelsea
Liverpool boss Arne Slot (Picture: Getty) Liverpool have been told to do ‘everything they can’ to sign Marc Cucurella from Chelsea as they target a new left-back this summer. Arne Slot is expected to sign a new left-back in the summer as Liverpool prepare for life after Andy Robertson. Robertson has established himself as one of Liverpool’s greatest ever full-backs over the past eight years, making over 300 appearances for the club and starring in two Premier League title wins as well as a Champions League triumph. But Robertson’s performances have dipped over the past two seasons and, at 31, the Scotland international is closer to the end of his career than the start. Liverpool have reportedly identified Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez as their first-choice target to replace Robertson but ex-Anfield defender Glen Johnson doubts he is the ‘right fit’. Get personalised updates on Chelsea every day Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we’ll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. Kerkez has enjoyed a superb season at Bournemouth, who are still hoping to qualify for Europe, and is understood to have a release clause worth around £50m. Johnson has urged Liverpool to drop their interest in Kerkez, however, and says they should be doing ‘everything they can’ to sign Cucurella from Chelsea. Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella (Picture: Getty) Eyebrows were raised when Chelsea spent over £60m to sign Cucurella from Brighton in 2022 but the 26-year-old has developed into one of the Blues’ most important players, making 45 appearances in all competitions this season. Cucurella is not only Chelsea’s first-choice left-back but also Spain’s and starred in their impressive European Championship victory last summer. ‘It’s really important that Liverpool get this signing right this summer,’ Johnson, who played for Liverpool and Chelsea, told WDW Bingo. Liverpool hero Andy Robertson (Picture: Getty) ‘They need a player who can fit right in with the players, match their attitude and not get lost in the dressing room. Milos Kerkez seems to be the player that has been linked the most, but I’m not sure he is the right fit. ‘If I were Liverpool, I would be doing everything I could to sign Marc Cucurella, he would be my first choice Robertson replacement. ‘I’m not sure if he is available, but he is by far the best left-back in the Premier League, and everyone is available for the right price. ‘He has really kicked on since the Euros last year, and the best I have seen him play was against Liverpool a few weeks ago, up against the best winger in the league. ‘He is a live wire, he seems to be buzzing about all over the pitch all game long. He defends really well, is great on the ball, but he is also capable of popping up in the opponent’s box and contributing goals and assists. ‘Cucurella is being massively overlooked by Liverpool in their search for a left-back, but I doubt Chelsea would be keen to let him go.’ As well as signing a new left-back, Liverpool are expected to bolster Slot’s squad with the addition of a striker and a midfielder. Liverpool will attempt to retain the Premier League trophy next season, having moved 15 points clear of their domestic rivals this term. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Liverpool have been told to do ‘everything they can’ to sign Marc Cucurella from Chelsea as they target a new left-back this summer.
Arne Slot is expected to sign a new left-back in the summer as Liverpool prepare for life after Andy Robertson.
Robertson has established himself as one of Liverpool’s greatest ever full-backs over the past eight years, making over 300 appearances for the club and starring in two Premier League title wins as well as a Champions League triumph.
But Robertson’s performances have dipped over the past two seasons and, at 31, the Scotland international is closer to the end of his career than the start.
Liverpool have reportedly identified Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez as their first-choice target to replace Robertson but ex-Anfield defender Glen Johnson doubts he is the ‘right fit’.
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Kerkez has enjoyed a superb season at Bournemouth, who are still hoping to qualify for Europe, and is understood to have a release clause worth around £50m.
Johnson has urged Liverpool to drop their interest in Kerkez, however, and says they should be doing ‘everything they can’ to sign Cucurella from Chelsea.
Eyebrows were raised when Chelsea spent over £60m to sign Cucurella from Brighton in 2022 but the 26-year-old has developed into one of the Blues’ most important players, making 45 appearances in all competitions this season.
Cucurella is not only Chelsea’s first-choice left-back but also Spain’s and starred in their impressive European Championship victory last summer.
‘It’s really important that Liverpool get this signing right this summer,’ Johnson, who played for Liverpool and Chelsea, told WDW Bingo.
‘They need a player who can fit right in with the players, match their attitude and not get lost in the dressing room. Milos Kerkez seems to be the player that has been linked the most, but I’m not sure he is the right fit.
‘If I were Liverpool, I would be doing everything I could to sign Marc Cucurella, he would be my first choice Robertson replacement.
‘I’m not sure if he is available, but he is by far the best left-back in the Premier League, and everyone is available for the right price.
‘He has really kicked on since the Euros last year, and the best I have seen him play was against Liverpool a few weeks ago, up against the best winger in the league.
‘He is a live wire, he seems to be buzzing about all over the pitch all game long. He defends really well, is great on the ball, but he is also capable of popping up in the opponent’s box and contributing goals and assists.
‘Cucurella is being massively overlooked by Liverpool in their search for a left-back, but I doubt Chelsea would be keen to let him go.’
As well as signing a new left-back, Liverpool are expected to bolster Slot’s squad with the addition of a striker and a midfielder.
Liverpool will attempt to retain the Premier League trophy next season, having moved 15 points clear of their domestic rivals this term.
For more stories like this, check our sport page.
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