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Liverpool are reportedly contemplating a move for Crystal Palace centre-back Joachim Andersen. The Dane has been with Palace since 2021.
Andersen, 28, has contributed three goals and six assists in 112 games across competitions. Five of those goal contributions came in 38 outings in the Premier League last season, where Palace finished 10th, but Andersen was especially impressive in the 1-0 win at the Reds.
Despite being contracted to Palace till 2026, there has been interest in the defender's services. As per Caught Offside (via Empire of the Kop), the Reds are 'monitoring' the player, who's valued by Palace at over £50 million.
Andersen was the star in Palace's Anfield win last season, making an impressive 13 clearances as the Reds saw defeat at home. Considering his towering presence at the heart of defence, he could be a formidable partner for captain Virgil van Dijk.
The Reds need defensive reinforcements after the departure of Joel Matip, who left this summer. Under new boss Arne Slot, they will look to improve on their third-placed finish as they seek a top-two finish and possibly add to their 2020 Premier League title.
How have Liverpool fared in pre-season?
The Reds opened their pre-season with a 1-0 loss to Preston North End at the AXA Training Centre in Kirby, Liverpool, before opening their US tour with a 1-0 win over Real Betis at the Acisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
The Reds brought up their first win of the Arne Slot era with a 2-1 win over Arsenal at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia before slumping to a 3-0 loss to Manchester United at the Brice Stadium in South Carolina.
Liverpool conclude their pre-season with a home clash with Sevilla on August 11 before opening their Premier League campaign at newly promoted Ipswich Town on August 17.
Ipswich finished just behind Championship winners Leicester City last season - just a year after finishing second in League One - to return to the Premier League for the first time since the 2001-02 season.
