Liverpool’s squad planning continues to attract attention, with activity at right-back, midfield and in the long-term goalkeeping department all feeding into the wider picture around Anfield. There is a familiar theme running through it all, Liverpool are trying to balance immediate needs with the next phase of their rebuild under Andoni Iraola.
One of the more eye-catching developments comes via Joleon Lescott on TNT Sports, where the former defender said, “I think there’s talk of Liverpool, Carvajal, right-back. So, yeah, I would say Liverpool as well.” It is a striking suggestion given Dani Carvajal’s standing in the game and his experience at the highest level, even if any deal would clearly be outside the usual transfer-window rhythm.
Liverpool right-back situation raises questions
Liverpool did address important areas during the summer, bringing in Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo after defensive injuries created a pressing issue, while Bradley Barcola added another high-end option in attack. Yet concerns around the full-back positions have not gone away, particularly on the right.
With Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez dealing with injury issues, Jeremie Frimpong has largely stood alone as the senior option there. That lack of depth has naturally encouraged speculation, and Carvajal’s name has now entered the conversation. At 34, the former Real Madrid defender would bring a wealth of know-how, personality and game management. Any serious interest would hinge on fitness, readiness and whether Liverpool view a short-term solution as worthwhile while injuries persist.
From a recruitment perspective, it would be an opportunistic move rather than a conventional one. Liverpool have often tried to think several windows ahead, but elite experience can still hold appeal when a squad needs stability in a specialist role.
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