Feyenoord defender David Hancko is once again being linked with Liverpool.
Liverpool has been repeatedly associated with a move for Hancko, and fresh reports this week suggest that interest remains. The Slovakia international, who previously played under Arne Slot at the Eredivisie club, has long been rumored as a potential target for Anfield.
CaughtOffside reports that Hancko is on the radar of Liverpool’s recruitment team, with Chelsea, Tottenham, Bayern Munich, and Juventus also showing interest in the 27-year-old ahead of the summer transfer window. The Reds are said to be ‘closely monitoring’ Hancko, but ‘the player himself has yet to make any kind of a decision over his future.’
It is also suggested that Liverpool’s move for Hancko could depend on whether Virgil van Dijk remains at Anfield, as the Dutch centre-back’s contract is set to expire in the summer. Negotiations over a new deal are believed to be ongoing, with the club optimistic about securing their captain’s future before his contract runs out.
Atletico Madrid made a strong push for Hancko last summer, submitting two bids that were ultimately rejected after failing to meet Feyenoord’s £33m asking price. With his contract running until 2028, the Dutch club remains in a strong position regarding any potential transfer fee.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was questioned last week about the club’s inactivity in the January transfer window, to which he responded: “At the moment there is not a reason to add something to the team unless you have a chance in the market. That’s something we saw last time with the goalkeeper we brought in (Giorgi Mamardashvili) as we saw there was a chance in the market. For now, we are happy with the team we have.”
