Liverpool are reportedly in talks over the potential free transfer signing of a centre-back currently playing in the Premier League.
As it stands, the Reds are currently set to lose Ibrahima Konate without a fee this summer, with the Frenchman now into the final three months of his contract — although there have been reports that an agreement over a prospective new deal could be close.
Whilst the Merseysiders are at risk of losing one defender on a free transfer, they could put themselves in a position to cancel that out with a similar swoop of their own.
Liverpool exploring free transfer for Marcos Senesi
According to CaughtOffside, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have made contact with the agents of Marcos Senesi, whose contract at Bournemouth is set to expire in June.
A source who spoke to the outlet indicated that the 28-year-old hasn’t yet made a final decision on his future, with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid having also been in talks with him ‘for some time’. He was described as an ‘ideal candidate’ for clubs seeking to bolster their defence with the addition of an experienced centre-back.
It’s claimed that the Argentine could have high wage demands as he prepares for what’ll likely be the last big contract of his career, with regular playing time also cited as a crucial factor for a defender who turns 29 next month.
Would Senesi be a shrewd free transfer for Liverpool?
If (and right now it seems a big if) Arne Slot remains in charge of Liverpool next season, he could be intrigued by the idea of reuniting with Senesi, who he managed at Feyenoord during their run to the inaugural Europa Conference League final in 2021/22.
The Argentine has since established himself as a well-rounded Premier League centre-back with an abundance of qualities both on and off the ball. His statistics from this season, comparing him with positional peers in the English top flight (data from Fotmob), paint a picture of a genuinely dynamic defender:
| 2025/26 Premier League | Per 90 minutes | Percentile among positional peers |
|---|---|---|
| Chances created | 0.71 | 94th (top 6%) |
| Big chances created | 0.2 | 93rd |
| Successful crosses | 0.24 | 88th |
| Expected assists | 0.14 | 99th |
| Assists | 0.14 | 90th |
| Defensive contributions | 11.98 | 94th |
| Interceptions | 1.59 | 91st |
| Clearances | 7.44 | 91st |
| Blocks | 1.25 | 90th |
He’s currently earning £50,000 per week at Bournemouth (according to Capology), which means that Liverpool would be able to offer him a significant increase on that figure without greatly affecting their wage structure. Mo Salah’s summer exit will free up additional funding in that respect.
Senesi’s age profile doesn’t quite align with FSG’s typical demographic for incoming signings, but the opportunity to strengthen a position where the squad has been worryingly light this season — with a Premier League-proven option on a free transfer — is absolutely worth exploring.
This would be smart, ruthless business: plucking a high-quality, experienced centre-back from a rival Premier League club without spending a penny on a transfer fee. In an era where defensive reinforcements can cost £50m+, landing a colossus like Senesi for nothing feels like the kind of sharp deal that leaves other sporting directors shaking their heads.
Let’s see if anything further comes from these initial reports in the coming weeks. Should the Argentine see his future lying away from the Vitality Stadium, Liverpool could be perfectly positioned to pull off one of the shrewdest free transfers of the summer.