Liverpool look likely to miss out on Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi, according to journalist David Ornstein.
The Reds had been named as favourites to sign Senesi on Thursday, as they look to bolster their defence amid uncertainty over Ibrahima Konate.
Like Konate, Senesi is set to be a free agent this summer, and though a move to Liverpool had looked like a possibility, Ornstein confirmed on Friday that the Argentine has entered into ‘advanced talks’ with Tottenham.
Which was your favourite Merseyside Derby winner?
Origi, McAllister or maybe someone else?
Divock Origi heads in to score during Liverpool's Premier League match against Everton at Anfield (Credit: Getty Images/Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC).
Gary McAllister raises his fist to the Liverpool fans after scoring during the Premier League match against Everton at Goodison Park (Credit: Getty Images/Clive Brunskill/Allsport).
Photo Credit: Getty Images/Nick Taylor/Clive Brunskill/Allsport
Tottenham advance on Senesi free transfer
Although he would not make the most eye-catching replacement for Konate, capturing Senesi would be a cost-effective way for Liverpool to retain four good options at centre-back while nurturing the talents of Giovanni Leoni and Jeremy Jacquet.
According to Ornstein, though, Tottenham are now in pole position to land the 28-year-old, who Danny Murphy had called ‘phenomenal‘ following an impressive display against Arsenal last weekend.
“Tottenham Hotspur in advanced talks to sign Marcos Senesi as free agent this summer subject to retaining PL status,” the journalist posted to X.
“Nothing finalised so still open + interest in 28yo AFCB centre-back from elsewhere but THFC leading contender at present.”
Marcos Senesi warms up ahead of the Premier League match between Burnley and Bournemouth at Turf Moor.
Photo by Jorge Horsted/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images
MORE LIVERPOOL STORIES
READ MORE: David Ornstein shares what he’s been told about Anthony Gordon to Liverpool after Hugo Ekitike’s injury
With Tottenham also making a move to sign Andy Robertson on a free transfer, they are already working hard to ensure they do not face a relegation battle for a third successive season.
Clearly, any moves will be dependent on Spurs staying in the division, so if they continue to slide, perhaps there is still an opening for Liverpool where Senesi is concerned.
For now, however, the Bournemouth man looks most likely to be playing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next season.
Join Our Newsletter
Receive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox