Liverpool have reportedly held initial talks with AC Milan over the potential signing of English centre-back Fikayo Tomori, according to Italian outlet Tutto Juve.
The 28-year-old came through Chelsea’s youth system before struggling to break into the first team, eventually joining AC Milan permanently in 2021 after several loan spells.
Tomori has since established himself as a key figure at the San Siro, helping Milan win a Serie A title and the Supercoppa Italiana during his time with the club.
Across 37 appearances in all competitions last campaign, the defender registered three assists and contributed to 13 clean sheets for the Rossoneri.
Liverpool’s new manager Andoni Iraola is keen on reinforcing the backline with an experienced centre-back despite already bringing in Jeremy Jacquet this summer.
Milan are reluctant to sell Tomori, but with his contract running until next summer, the Italian club may look to cash in rather than risk losing him for free.
Juventus are also reportedly interested in the defender, meaning Liverpool face significant competition to secure the deal, with Transfermarkt valuing Tomori at around £15m.
The departure of Ibrahima Konate as a free agent has left Liverpool with Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Giovanni Leoni, and Jacquet as their current centre-back options.
Leoni is currently sidelined with a serious knee problem, while Gomez has endured persistent fitness issues, and van Dijk has shown signs of decline at the latter stage of his career.
Tomori, standing at 6ft 1in, is primarily a right-footed centre-back but can also provide cover at right-back, offering versatility alongside his pace, strength, and ability to play out from the back.
At 28 years old, Tomori is considered to be in the prime years of his career, making him an attractive option for Iraola as he looks to build a more reliable defensive unit at Anfield.
Should Liverpool move quickly and fend off interest from Juventus, a £15m deal for a player of Tomori’s experience and quality could represent excellent value for the Merseyside club.