Liverpool targets Daniel Banjaqui as potential new right-back
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Liverpool is evaluating a potential signing of right-back Daniel Banjaqui for £30 million. The 18-year-old defender has garnered interest due to his performances with SL Benfica. Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola is a known admirer of Banjaqui, who is also tracked by Chelsea and other clubs. The move comes as Liverpool seeks to bolster its defense after significant summer investments, although goal-scoring remains a challenge for the team. If signed, Banjaqui would likely require time to adjust before becoming a regular starter.
- •Liverpool may sign Daniel Banjaqui for £30 million.
- •Andoni Iraola is a fan of the young defender.
- •Banjaqui played regular minutes for Benfica last season.
- •Chelsea and other clubs are also interested in him.
- •Liverpool's defense has improved, but scoring issues persist.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool ready to sign new right-back, Andoni Iraola is a big fan
"Andoni Iraola still has a lot of work to do on Liverpool's first-team squad. The Spaniard may have helped Richard Hughes spend over £150 million on new players in the summer but, that still wasn't re...
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