Arne Slot is on course to secure Premier League glory in his first season at Liverpool (Image: GETTY)
could provide with the final piece of his puzzle by securing a January move for one of Europe’s most promising youngsters.The Reds are firmly on course to win the title but could still improve their chances by moving smartly in the winter market.They are yet to make any January signings after a quiet summer window but there is still plenty of time to get the ball rolling, with one potential move standing head and shoulders above the rest.’s weakest area is on the left side of defence, with Andy Robertson having struggled to meet expectations. He has been responsible for several goals conceded and is now the wrong side of 30, meaning there is scope for a successor to be found.
Jorrel Hato could be the perfect January signing given his age and modest price tag (Image: GETTY)
The Reds could do far worse than to pursue a move for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, who has been tipped to achieve great things after showing plenty of promise in the Eredivisie.Hato established himself as a first-team regular during the previous campaign, playing in all but one of Ajax’s league fixtures. Since then, he has featured on a near-weekly basis and continues to be linked with a big move in the near future. were credited with an interest in Hato during the summer, but he ultimately decided to sign a new deal at Ajax. His contract is not believed to include a release clause, meaning the Dutch giants are under no immediate pressure to sell.However, if can tempt them into doing business over the coming weeks, it would allow them to fix the one problem area which could hold them back from sealing glory.
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Hato’s impressive versatility would also come in handy for . He is primarily a central defender but has been playing at left-back more recently and has the potential to become a top player in the position.
His ability to cover several roles across the back line would help the Reds to avoid losing too much quality in the event of injuries to Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate.A move could reportedly be done for a relatively modest fee, with suggesting that Ajax will consider offers in the region of £25million. are unlikely to be the only club interested in signing Hato, though. The report adds that and Juventus have been keeping tabs on his development with a view to signing him, either in January or at the end of the season.Only time will tell if can muscle ahead of their rivals and snap him up for themselves, with the Dutch connection provided by their manager able to swing proceedings in their favour.