Liverpool & Chelsea interested in transfer of Champions League & World Cup winner

Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly among the transfer suitors for Atletico Madrid star Marcos Llorente.

The 31-year-old, who won the World Cup with Spain this summer and who was previously part of a Champions League-winning Real Madrid squad, is coming towards the end of his contract.

This has clubs on alert, with Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester City named as interested parties monitoring his situation a report from TEAMtalk.

Atletico will surely want to tie the Spaniard down to a new deal, but if not then it seems he’ll have exciting opportunities elsewhere.

Liverpool can finally address their right-back problem

Liverpool’s interest in Llorente makes sense as they could surely benefit from making a change at right-back in the near future.

Truthfully, the Reds never adequately replaced Trent Alexander-Arnold after his departure for Real Madrid, with Jeremie Frimpong struggling since his move to Anfield.

Llorente could be just the upgrade Liverpool need, while Chelsea might also do well to look at that position.

Could Marcos Llorente improve Chelsea?

Chelsea have some issues in defence right now, and they’re also lacking a good balance of youth and experience in their squad.

Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson joined this youthful squad this summer, but can’t realistically play regularly anymore.