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After a quiet January window, Arne Slot will be looking to make a big splash in the summer window.

Joe Gomez’s injury issues and Virgil van Dijk’s uncertain future have seen Liverpool seemingly turn their attention to bolstering their defensive ranks.

It seems like a left-sided defender is high on Slot’s radar with Jorrel Hato being linked with Liverpool heavily over recent weeks.

David Hancko has also been touted for Liverpool, in what would be a reunion with his former Feyenoord manager.

Despite Hancko speaking with Slot last summer, it now seems like the Slovakian defender will be moving elsewhere.



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After Hancko revealed his dream about playing for Liverpool – it seemed inevitable that Slot would bring his former defender along with him to Anfield.



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Hancko’s impending Juventus move means Liverpool can now scratch his name off their defensive wishlist.

With that being said, the Reds would be wise to turn their attention to another defensive target – namely Jorrel Hato.

As previously mentioned, Slot’s side have been linked with the Ajax defender extensively over the past few months and could now step up their efforts with Hancko out of the picture.



Jorrel Hato 24/25 statsAppsGoalsAssistsMinutes playedEredivisie21261.748?Europa League9––779?Europa League Qualifying61–532?TOTO KNVB Beker2––180?Total38363,239?

Still only 18-years-old, Liverpool are currently scouting Hato ahead of a potential summer move and the Dutchman could be the perfect pickup for the Reds.

Able to play left-back or centre-back, Hato could provide Slot with some much needed cover in both positions – something the Liverpool squad currently lacks.