Liverpool’s pursuit of Torino center-back Perr Schuurs has gained momentum after the 23-year-old addressed recent rumors about his football future
What’s the latest on Perr Schuurs’ proposed move to Liverpool?
According to Italian media, the Dutch defender has stated that he is unsure where he will play next year after attracting interest from clubs such as Liverpool earlier this year following a stellar season in Serie A.
Inter Milan are also considering a move for the titan, with their star center-back Milan Skriniar set to leave at the end of his contract in a few weeks, though the Reds squad’s Dutch roots may entice Schuurs to move to the Premier League.
Schuurs would be an affordable option to not only bolster Jurgen Klopp’s defensive ranks but also allow ample room for further expenditure up-field, with the midfield highlighted as a primary cause for concern at a price of €30m (£26m), a price i Nerazzurri deem too high.
Should Perr Schuurs join Liverpool?
The 6 foot 3 colossus has made 34 appearances for Torino this season and has been crucial to his team’s success, with Torino currently sitting in tenth place in the Italian top-flight and boasting the league’s joint-fifth best defensive record, alongside Inter.
Schuurs, who is still only 23 years old, is making waves with his dynamic defensive approach and has found an auspicious home with Torino, completing 88% of his passes, making 3.3 clearances, 1.8 tackles, and one interception on average per game, according to Sofascore.
According to FBref, Schuurs ranks among the top 7% of centre-backs in Europe’s top five leagues for rate of assists, the top 26% for successful take-ons, and the top 18% for rate of tackles per 90. He was previously praised as a “great Dutch talent” by Ajax director of football Marc Overmars.
While Liverpool’s impending midfield exodus will necessitate a focus on strengthening the Anfield center, the 22/23 campaign has been littered with defensive frailties, and Klopp and co will undoubtedly have one eye on defensive options that could be targeted to restore the resilience at the heart of Liverpool’s system.
The £22k-per-week ace could be viewed as the ideal heir to 31-year-old central defender Joel Matip’s position on Merseyside, with the Cameronian veteran out of contract in a year and falling out of favour this season, starting just 11 times in the Premier League and being an unused substitute in 13 of the last 16 games.
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