Latest developments
- Liverpool place Sildillia on transfer shortlist.
- Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to leave at the end of the season.
- Sildillia could be available for a cut-price fee.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (2.5/5): Liverpool make Sildillia contact
Liverpool are considering Kiliann Sildillia as a summer transfer target after identifying the Freiburg star as a possible replacement for Alexander-Arnold.
That is according to TEAMtalk, who state that Liverpool have already made contact with the player's representatives over a potential deal.
Value (4/5): Bargain to be had
There is a suggestion that Sildillia could be available for a cut-price fee, with the defender set to enter the final 12 months of his Freiburg contract. As a result, Liverpool may only have to spend as little as £12m to prise the right-back away from Europa-Park Stadion.
Suitability (2/5): Mixed campaign
At 22, Sildillia may be seen as a full-back who could be a long-term fixture in the Liverpool side. However, there may be some concern that he has struggled for game time this season until he made his first Bundesliga start in February. While he went on to start eight consecutive league games, there may be some doubt as to whether he is ready to play for a club of Liverpool's stature.
Upgrade? (2/5): Tough to replace Alexander-Arnold
Alexander-Arnold has established himself as one of the Premier League's best full-backs since emerging from Liverpool's academy system. He may have some defensive vulnerabilities, but his passing range and ability to contribute to attacks are second to none.
The England international now looks set to join Real Madrid when his Liverpool contract expires at the end of the season, and it will certainly be a tough job for anyone to replace him, Sildillia included.
Logic (4/5): Difficult to turn down
Sildillia has made 102 competitive appearances for Freiburg's senior team since he joined the club from Metz in 2020. The Freiburg defender may be ready for a new challenge, and it would certainly be difficult to turn down the chance to play for Arne Slot's side.
Whisper+ verdict: 14.5/25
From the player's perspective, he would surely jump at the chance to join Liverpool this summer. However, we have doubts about whether Sildillia is ready to make the leap to a top European club, even if he could be available for a bargain price.
