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The Reds should remember that feeling and now inflict it upon Manchester United.

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Last year, Liverpool were going all out to get a top defensive midfielder through the door.

For the time being, Riccardo Calafiori’s name is the hottest.

However, despite his availability, there is little to suggest that Liverpool are looking to rival Man United in their efforts to sign Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt.

Back in 2022, De Ligt was reported to be a target for Liverpool.

Now, the Reds need for a centre-back is much greater.

With journalist Ben Jacobs reporting that United are in discussions to sign the Dutchman for just £34m, there’s no excuse for Liverpool not to get involved.

Still yet to turn 25, De Ligt would be a bargain at that price.

Yes, his wages may be on the high side, but Liverpool would be getting an elite option already perfectly capable of slotting in to the starting XI.

With Virgil van Dijk and two more colleagues from the Netherlands national team already at Anfield, not to mention a Dutch coach now in the dugout, De Ligt would be made to feel at home straight away.

If Liverpool choose not to bring De Ligt in from Bayern – and it seems that they are going to pass up that chance – then they must have a good reason not to.

None of the options being mentioned in connection with the Reds are currently anything like as good as the former Ajax man.

Could it be Odilon Kossounou, another to reportedly be on the shortlist?

Until Liverpool smooth it out, the chance to upset United and hijack their talks with De Ligt still dangles deliciously in front of them.
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