Liverpool transfer: 5 alternative defensive targets to Levi Colwill | OneFootball

So much of Liverpool's focus this summer has been on successfully navigating an inflated market to secure a midfield rebuild that will allow the club to challenge for honours once again.

Alexis Mac Allister was the first through the door, at a bargain price of around £35m. Next up was Dominik Szoboszlai — a £60m attacking midfielder, who seemingly came out of nowhere.

At the age of 24 and 22 respectively, both signings indicate Liverpool are building for the here and now, as well as the future and further midfield reinforcements are expected.

Now that the Reds are beginning to get their midfield under control, focus has naturally turned towards recruiting a centre back. With Joel Matip's contract expiring next summer and the 31-year-old showing no signs of being offered a new deal, as well as the question marks over Joe Gomez's ability and Ibrahima Konate's fitness record, the need for defensive reinforcements seems a no-brainer.

Step forward, Levi Colwill. The stand-out candidate, and the most heavily linked of the bunch, Colwill has every attribute Liverpool are looking for in a centre back, and at the young age of 20, the sky is his limit.

However, with Chelsea desperate to keep hold of their prodigy and a huge fee being needed to pry him away from Stamford Bridge, the deal may prove difficult. Instead, here's a list of five alternative central defenders that Liverpool could and should look be looking at:

If there's one name that's been touted with a move to Liverpool more than Levi Colwill, it's Sporting's 6ft 1in centre back — and for good reason!

Incacio is a left-sided defender and perfectly fits the profile of what Liverpool are searching for if they are to continue with the system that brought them their