Liverpool's dream defensive lineup as Trent Alexander-Arnold successor emerges

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Liverpool is set to have a busy summer transfer window under new head coach Andoni Iraola, with the Reds looking to bolster their backline with long-term defensive targets this summerAndoni Iraola will have to dig deep to sign his top target(Image: Getty)Liverpool is anticipated to face a frenetic summer transfer window following the appointment of new head coach Andoni Iraola. Here, Mirror Football looks at how the back line could shape up by the close of the summer window.Jeremy Jacquet will be remembered as Slot's final signing at Liverpool, having joined the club in a £60million deal in early February.

However, the promising Italian is still maturing and has yet to appear in a Premier League fixture, having spent the entire campaign sidelined while recovering from an ACL injury.Jeremy Jacquet will join Liverpool after a deal was agreed earlier in the year(Image: Neal Simpson/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)Liverpool would therefore stand to gain from securing another seasoned centre-back to bridge the divide between youngsters Leoni and Jacquet, and Van Dijk and Gomez, both of whose deals are due to expire next year.Goncalo Inacio of Sporting CP would represent an excellent long-term acquisition. But despite having a £55m release clause in his contract, Sporting may be prepared to accept a lower fee.Turning to right-back, the position caused Slot considerable headaches last season following Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure, Conor Bradley's injury setback and Jeremie Frimpong's inconsistent performances.

If he maintains fitness and progresses this season, there's every reason to believe the defender, who arrived at Liverpool aged 16, can capably succeed Alexander-Arnold as the club's homegrown star.Frimpong and young prospect Ramsay will remain as alternative choices.At left-back, club icon Andy Robertson's transfer to Tottenham leaves Liverpool somewhat thin, with Milos Kerkez now the sole recognised left-back in the squad. The Reds may avoid strengthening this area during the transfer window, though, with some reports indicating Kostas Tsimikas could return to his understudy role after completing a season-long loan spell at Roma.Therefore, this is how Liverpool's defensive line could appear going into the 2026/27 season under their exciting new manager:.