Liverpool prepares for defensive changes following Robertson and Konate exits
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:25 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Liverpool FC plans to address defensive recruitment in the summer transfer window after the departures of Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate. Both players are leaving Anfield at the end of their contracts this month. Liverpool has signed Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes and will welcome back Kostas Tsimikas from a loan spell at AS Roma. The club aims to reinforce the right-back position due to concerns over the fitness of Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong, while Tsimikas is expected to cover for Milos Kerkez at left-back. Liverpool does not plan to sign a new centre-back, despite having four available for the upcoming season, as they prioritize other areas of the squad.
- •Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate leave Liverpool this month.
- •Jeremy Jacquet joins from Rennes; Kostas Tsimikas returns from AS Roma loan.
- •Liverpool seeks a right-back due to injuries but won’t sign a new left-back.
- •The club has four senior centre-backs, prioritizing other positions for summer recruitment.
- •Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong's fitness is a concern for the right-back spot.
- 8:25 AMYahoo Sports — James Pearce outlines Liverpool’s stance on defensive recruitment after Robertson and Konate exits
"James Pearce has outlined Liverpool’s stance on defensive recruitment for the summer transfer window, following the exits of Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate.Those two first-team stalwarts are lea...
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