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Opinion

Youngster could actually save Liverpool millions this summer after what happened on Friday

Billy Meyers
Billy Meyers

Arne Slot seems likely to bring a new central defender to Liverpool this summer.

There are rumours circulating that Liverpool like Marc Guehi – who has a £60m pric🧸e tag – and the Crystal Palace No.6 is keen on a move to Anfield.

TBR Football understand Liverpool have also been watching Jorrel Hato of Ajax – the £40m Netherlands internat༺ional who is good friends with Ryan Gravenberch.

However, Liverpool could save themselves millions on a new centre-back this summer if Stefan Bajcetic ♏keeps performing like he♔ did for Las Palmas on Friday.

Arne Slot surely impressed by how Stefan Bajcetic performed at centre-back

With Ibrahima Konate reportedly tempted by PSG, and Jarell Quansah seemingly unfanc𒈔ied by Slot, it does feel as if a new centre-back may be arriving at Anfield this summer.

That was, however, before Bajcetic stepped up for Las🧜 Palmas on 🐻Friday.

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Photo by Ryan Crockett/DeFodi Images via Getty Images

After Scott McKenna was dismissed in just the 29th minute, the Liverpo🥂ol loanee – typically a central midfi🤡elder – was entrusted to step into the heart of the backline, a task he dealt with admirably.

In what turned into some🌸thing of a backs-against-the-wall affair, Bajcetic registered six clearances, two interceptions and two tackles, including a crucial last man challenge, as well as one block.

The 20-year-old helped Las Palmas preserve thౠeir 1-0 lead until the 63rd minute, but still managed to ensure his side escaped with a crucial point, which keeps them outside of the relegation zone on goal difference.

Interestingly, Liverpool fans 🐈feel Slot should keep Bajcetic around after witnessing his impressive display.

Of course, we are by no means suggesting the Dutchman should totally abandon plans to sign a new cent🌱re-back and rely solely on the young Spaniard, on the basis of one standout performance, but should this become a theme at Las Palmas between now and the end of the campaign, it is certainly going to give thos💫e at Liverpool food for thought.

What Jurgen Klopp said about Stefan Bajcetic

Bajcetic has already made a name for himself at Anfield, wi🐠th injuries last season unfortunately stunting h🎀is progress.

The Vigo-born wonderkid shone in the 2022/23 campaign for Liverpool in a No.6 role, even impressing against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, with Jurgen Klopp growing to adore Bajcetic.

In February 2023, the German said: “Top talent, super player. Played rea🅷lly good for us so far. Since he is with us it is a pure joy to work with him.

“I think the mix of Serbia and Spain is a good🥃 one for football. If you meet him he is a top, intelligent boy and it is a joy to work together.”