As the central defender problem becomes increasingly serious, liverpool Now reportedly gearing up to sign a defender worth more than £55million in 2026 who has been compared to Arsenal superstar Gabriel.

Liverpool’s centre-back problem

The Reds start the season with a wealth of attacking options.

Arne Slaughter Hugo Ekitiké has so many choices; Record signing Alexander IsaacMohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz and others are all competing for the starting position. But the same cannot be said for his back four.

The Dutchman has been forced to use Dominik Szoboszlai at right-back, a decision that has surprisingly proved effective, and may also necessitate a move to supporting centre-back.

Liverpool are left with just three senior centre-backs to turn to after Giovanni Leoni suffered a season-ending injury. One of those was Joe Gomez, whom Sloter had just refused to play in Ryan Gravenborg’s role against Chelsea when Konate was forced off injured. So, simply put, the Reds may be heading into another defensive crisis.

Of course, Marc Guehy arrived to solve the problem until Crystal Palace pulled the plug on his move to Anfield in the final hours of the summer transfer window.

Now, with the game Open door to his signatureWith Gueshi leaning toward Real Madrid, Liverpool may be forced to look to other options.

A number of names have emerged as potential candidates ahead of next summer, when Konate is still scheduled to leave as a free agent on a yet-to-be-determined contract.

This is a problem that Richard Hughes will have to solve, and the arrival of the PSG star in 2026 will do the trick.

Liverpool prepare for Pacho transfer

According to Spanish reports, Liverpool are now preparing to sign William Pacho Hughes and the Merseysiders’ recruitment team have identified Luis Enrique’s men as alternatives if PSG fail to sign Gueshi in 2026.

The centre-back is worth €65m (£57m) and, at just 23, has become one of the Champions League champions’ most impressive prospects.

However, whether he is the mainstay of PSG’s defense is another question. The Ecuador international has started just three of the team’s seven Ligue 1 games so far this season, but has had mixed starts against Atalanta and Barcelona in the Champions League.

Compared with Konate last season, Pacho’s performance is most outstanding when in possession of the ball. The South American’s possession will make Liverpool another brash figure after Virgil van Dijk next year, although he will have to work on improving his possession.

Also known as “Baby Gabriel” by analysts Ben MartinsonParis Saint-Germain’s utility man is undoubtedly a figure with many fans in European football.

However, it remains to be seen whether Liverpool can lure him away from the European champions.