Liverpool and Real Madrid have set their plans to make a deal with an exceptional Serie A player. Sam Beukema who plays for Bologna has garnered attention from Spain and England. The youngster is expected to make a move from the Italian club in January.
The Reds are currently leading the race to sign the 26-year-old in the next window. Virgil Van Dijk is one of the top performers of the club this season but has an uncertain future at Anfield. The team is actively in search of a centre-back.
Beukema who has been clinical with Bologna has appeared in 30 league games for the club. He played an important role in the team’s matches in the Champions League making 5 appearances this season. Sam started in the Serie A in the 2023 season when he joined Bologna from AZ Alkmaar last campaign.
The Dutch defender might not be cheap for the Reds as Bologna will make a big demand for the youngster. There are reports that the Italian club has set a price tag of 25 million for the centre-back. The January transfer window will see interim negotiations with the two clubs.
Liverpool are not the only clubs who are keen for the 26-year-old. There has been a rising interest from Spain for Beukema. Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have also kept a close eye on the situation of the young centre-back according to TheHardTackle.
Real Madrid’s stance with Sam Buekema
The Spanish giants have returned to form across all competitions this season. One problem that has pricked Los Blancos this season is injury concerns. these injury problems in the initial party of the season has been a big problem for the club.
Real Madrid have suffered mainly in their line of defence, The defence is the final wall of a team and the Champions League title holders have lost many defensive players to injury this season. Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao are two players who will not play this season due to ACL injuries.
Carlo Ancelloti has enrolled a promising youngster into the main squad who has already marked his starting spot with the team. Raul Asencio is the new addition to the team who has already started to make waves with Los Blancos.
David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger who are Real Madrid’s top defenders are already above the age of 30. If Sam Buekema does make his way to the Santiago Bernabeu he could be well paired alongside Asencio. This deal will not hurt the pocket of the club as Bologna is asking 25 million euros price for the centre-back.
Beukema reacts to his links with giants
Sam Beukema has been linked with many big clubs in January. Real Madrid or Liverpool are keeping close tabs on Sam. The young defender is aware of the rumours of him joining the Reds or Los Blancos.
Bologna are playing fairly well in Serie A and the 26-year-old has played a big part in the team’s form. Beukema has helped the Italian club keep 5 clean sheets in appearances. While talking about his links with Real Madrid he said-
” You can’t help but smile when you read something like that, but we’ll see at the end of the season”.
Beukema is still in contract with Bologna till the end of the 2026-2027 season. The Dutchman has a market value of 18 million euros. Bologna will start negotiations with the team at a starting price of 25 million euros for the youngster.
It is clear that Beukema will be a huge asset for any clubs he joins. Real Madrid will be the most keen to sign the defender to fill in their defensive gaps. Liverpool will be not very far behind as they are actively looking for a young centre-back.
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