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Liverpool are set for a busy summer as Arne Slot begins shaping his squad, with the club showing strong interest in a standout Nottingham Forest defender.

Some familiar faces could be on the way out, and it’s not just fringe players we’re talking about.

While Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have both committed their futures to the club, there are concerns about the core of this team shifting.

With a new manager in Arne Slot stepping in at the beginning of the season, he faces the difficult task of keeping the team balanced while making his own mark.

One of the biggest concerns is at right-back.

Trent Alexander-Arnold, the local hero and vice-captain, is being linked with a shock move to Real Madrid.

If that happens, Liverpool will be forced to make one of their most important signings of the post-Klopp era.

And now, we finally know who they are targeting.

According to CaughtOffside, Liverpool have identified Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina as a possible replacement for Alexander-Arnold.

The 27-year-old Nigerian international has had a standout season, making 32 appearances in the Premier League and drawing praise for his consistent displays.

Aina is known for his “pace, composure, and ability to contribute at both ends of the pitch.”

It’s no surprise then that “Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur” are all in the race for him.

Interestingly, Chelsea – the club where Aina began his career – are also looking to bring him back.

“Chelsea, where Aina began his professional career, are keen on a reunion.”

A move back to Stamford Bridge would be a full-circle moment for him, but Liverpool’s need might be greater.

Slot wants energy and defensive assurance on that right flank.

With Aina’s Premier League experience and his strong run of form, he fits the profile.

It’s still early, and a lot can happen in the transfer window.

But if Alexander-Arnold does leave, Liverpool fans should not be surprised to see Ola Aina walking into Anfield as his replacement.

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