Despite having a quiet January transfer window, Liverpool are making their moves for the upcoming summer transfer window. According to Fichajes, the club is in advanced talks to sign Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly ahead of the next season.
The Reds can get the English defender for free as his current contract expires in six months. His inclusion will bolster defensive gaps. However, the signing won’t be easy as Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are also running behind his signature.
Lloyd Kelly is a proven performer
Lloyd Kelly has been a solid performer ever since he joined Bournemouth from Bristol City in 2019. He has been instrumental in the club’s success and contributed significantly. He is versatile enough to excel in both centre-back and left-back positions.
The 25-year-old defender has featured in 15 games this season so far, scoring once. He is averaging 1.3 tackles, 0.6 interceptions, 2.1 clearances, and 0.5 blocks per game. However, his ball distribution needs to improve as his passing success rate is floating around 79% (stats via whoscored).
Apart from his defensive duties, Kelly has an in-built leadership qualities and maturity to take responsibility. It makes him a suitable target for multiple big clubs across Europe. Overall, he has all it takes to be a top-level defender and perform for a long period of time.
What Does Lloyd Kelly’s interest mean to the club?
Liverpool will be going through a transition period as both boss Jurgen Klopp and Sporting Director Jorg Schmadtke will depart following this season. The club is actively searching for Klopp’s replacement and making a roadmap for the future.
Kelly’s addition to the side will add a lot of value to the defensive line. The young defender will get better with time and can be a long-term solution to defensive woes. His leadership qualities will also come in handy for his teammates on and off the field.
