Liverpool Exit Key Defender Pursuit After Lucrative Saudi Offer

Liverpool have decided to withdraw from pursuing Nantes defender Nathan Zeze after a lucrative offer from Saudi club Neom SC.

The 20-year-old was targeted as a possible replacement for Jarell Quansah but Liverpool chose not to match the Saudi side’s proposal.

Bournemouth and Valencia had also expressed interest in Zeze during the summer transfer window.

Neom SC reportedly agreed personal terms with the French defender, and Nantes accepted a €25 million transfer fee.

This development shifts Liverpool’s defensive transfer plans significantly.

The club is now focusing on other defensive targets to strengthen their backline for the upcoming season.

With Virgil van Dijk turning 35 next year, Liverpool urgently need to reinforce their defense.

Talks over Ibrahima Konate’s contract have stalled, prompting the club to explore alternatives.

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi has emerged as a prime target after being tracked for over a year.

Liverpool are expected to increase their efforts to secure Guehi’s signature soon, reports Give Me Sport.

Meanwhile, the club is also working on a deal to sign Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.

Isak reportedly wants to join Liverpool, but Newcastle remains reluctant to sell late in the window.

The striker’s transfer could cost Liverpool around £150 million, potentially breaking the Premier League’s transfer record.