Liverpool defender closer to agreement over new deal | OneFootball

The arrival of Milos Kerkez is going to have a knock-on effect for several Liverpool players. Having paid around £45m to Bournemouth for the left-back, the Reds will plan to utilise the Hungarian as their first-choice in the position for the long term.

That will have an impact on Andy Robertson, who has been with the club since 2017, as well as Kostas Tsimikas. The club isn’t big enough for three left-backs - and the deposed duo are not short of transfer interest.

It appears certain that one or both will leave this summer, thereby allowing Kerkez to take his place in the team. But there is another Liverpool left-back to consider here. It’s Owen Beck.

The 22-year-old enjoyed a productive season out on loan at Blackburn last term - and returns to the club under considerable scrutiny.

Owen Beck linked with Rangers

The Welshman has got plenty of clubs interested in signing him - a list that reportedly includes Sheffield United and Wrexham.

Most recently it was reported that Rangers had plans to add Beck this summer - although it wasn’t specified if it was a loan move or a permanent deal.

But now the picture is becoming a little clearer with the news that the club are talking to the left-back over a new deal. Under contract only until 2026, it would be pointless if the Reds let him out on loan only to lose him for free next summer.

But Football Insider now suggests that the club will seek to tie him down to a new contract before sanctioning a loan deal.

Liverpool talking to Owen Beck over new deal

“Liverpool have opened talks with defender Owen Beck over a new contract,” the report reads. “The Reds and will look to tie him down to a new deal before sanctioning a loan move away this summer.

“Beck is likely to leave Anfield on loan with the 22-year-old pushed further down the pecking order in Arne Slot’s plans following the arrival of Milos Kerkez.

“Rangers, Derby and Wrexham are all interested in loan moves for Beck before the summer window shuts.”

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Could Beck replace Robbo and Tsimikas?

A new contract plus a loan move will protect Liverpool from a transfer fee perspective. If Beck goes on to enjoy a good season at Rangers or elsewhere then Liverpool can formulate a plan for a permanent deal.

Alternatively Beck may well have the option of returning to Anfield as a Kerkez back-up. Robertson, 31, will leave next summer when his contract ends if he doesn’t get a move away this year.

And Tsimikas has rarely convinced in a Liverpool shirt - with the club surely willing to cash in. That would leave a spot free for Beck to challenge Kerkez - and save the Reds plenty of money on a potential left-back replacement.