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Liverpool star Andrew Robertson has had a difficult season, despite the Reds' brilliance across four competitions
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Liverpool are about to show their ruthless side, with Andrew Robertson's heir being lined up this month. The Reds are top of the Premier League table and flying high in another three competitions. Arne Slot has only seen his team lose twice and much of that brilliance has been built on a strong defence, led by Virgil van Dijk. But Robertson, ranked at no. 8 in Four Four Two's list of the best left-backs in the world right now, has come under criticism this term for his performances – and now, his days at Anfield may be numbered. Robertson has been one of the best left-backs in Premier League history, having won everything at club level since joining Liverpool from Hull City. Now 30 though, the Glaswegian may be approaching his twilight. With question marks still over Trent Alexander-Arnold's future, the Merseysiders might be entering next season without either of their iconic full-backs in tow. According to European outlets D Sports and Infotbal, Liverpool have made contact with Slavia Prague over El Hadji Malick Diouf. The Senegalese defender – who is no relation to the much-maligned former Reds star of the same name who left for Bolton Wanderers in 2004 – has caught the attention of several Premier League scouts for his impressive performances this season, with the likes of Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth all said to be interested, too. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. With Diouf just 20 years old, it's expected that he could provide more competition for Robertson than Kostas Tsimikas has managed to in recent months, with a view to replacing him down the line. In Four Four Two's view, however, these links may be genuine – but there's a chance that Liverpool's name have been thrown into the mix in order to spark a bidding war. With plenty of interested clubs in the Premier League, it wouldn't be a surprise if Slavia themselves are welcoming the introduction of an elite club to the rumour mill, in order to drive the price up. Liverpool making a move for a young, unproven full-back during a title assault, meanwhile, could well be seen as a risk. Diouf is valued at €16 million by Transfermarkt. Liverpool take on Nottingham Forest this week when Premier League action returns. Mark White is the Digital Content Editor at Four Four Two. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robson’s time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer. Liverpool have made offer for Dutch defender, thanks to Arne Slot recommendation: report Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez reuniting at Inter Miami is 'impossible': Why MSN trio CANNOT play together in MLS Pep Guardiola’s transfer admission shows change is on the cards for Manchester City Four Four Two is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. ©
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