Liverpool’s pursuit of Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez signals a clear intent: rejuvenate and reinforce their defensive unit with youthful, high-upside talent ahead of next season.
Huijsen, in particular, is attracting serious attention for good reason. At just 19, he combines technical calmness, physical stature, and positional maturity — traits rare for a player his age. The fact that Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are circling only heightens the urgency for Liverpool to act fast. If Romano’s report is accurate, Liverpool’s goal to finalize the deal by the end of May makes sense — both to outpace rivals and to allow Slot to shape his preseason squad early.
Meanwhile, Kerkez, a dynamic left-back, would be a logical addition with Andrew Robertson not getting any younger and Kostas Tsimikas’ future still uncertain. His aggressive forward play and stamina could offer a new look on the left flank under Slot’s system.
Overall, this approach blends short-term support for the current core (Van Dijk, Konaté) with long-term planning — a sign that Liverpool are not just trying to stay competitive, but build a squad ready for evolution.
