Liverpool seriously considering a summer move for €45m-rated defender

Liverpool are interested in signing the Bayer Leverkusen defender Odilon Kossounou this summer.

The 23-year-old Bundesliga defender has been a key player for this past season and his performances have attracted the attention of the Premier League giants.

According to Fichajes, Liverpool are now seriously considering a summer move for the defender and he is likely to cost around €45 million.

The Ivory Coast international has the physical and technical attributes to do well in the Premier League and he could be a key player for Liverpool.

It is no secret that Liverpool will have to improve their defensive unit this summer. Joel Matip has left the club on a free transfer and he will need to be replaced adequately. The 23-year-old defender has shown his quality in German football and he could replace Matip at the Premier League club next season.

The reported asking price might come across as a premium, and it will be interesting to see if Liverpool are willing to pay up.

According to the report, Liverpool are willing to consider a move for the €45 million-rated defender this summer.

Odilon Kossounou could help Liverpool improve

Kossounou has proven himself in the Bundesliga and he helped by a Liverpool win the league last season. He was a key player for them as the German outfit reached the UEFA Europa League final as well.

He will feel that this is the right time for him to take up a new challenge at this stage of his career and a move to English would be ideal for him. Liverpool are one of the biggest clubs in the world and the opportunity to join them can be quite attractive. They could help him push for major trophies in the coming seasons as well.

It remains to be seen whether the Reds can get the deal done.