“Sunderland Under Threat? Liverpool Plot Shock £7M Swoop for EPL Ace – Black Cats’ Top Target Now on Reds’ Radar in Stunning Twist That Could Wreck Le Bris’ Plans!”

Liverpool & Sunderland in Transfer Collision Over £7M Defender – Battle Brewing for Ex-Leeds Star as Reds Eye Backup Amid Konate Uncertainty!

Liverpool are actively scouting fresh defensive reinforcements this summer as new boss Arne Slot reshapes the Premier League champions’ squad. While the spotlight has been on flashy attacking arrivals like Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, the backline is now the urgent focus — and a familiar face to English football has entered the picture.

According to fresh reports, Liverpool have joined Sunderland in the chase for Charlie Cresswell, a former Leeds United centre-back currently with Toulouse in France. The 22-year-old only moved abroad last summer for £3.8 million, but his recent performances have revived Premier League interest, with Fabrizio Romano confirming he is available this summer and that “talks will follow.”

Sunderland, gearing up for their top-flight return, have already identified Cresswell as a top target to reinforce their defence. However, the Black Cats now face unexpected competition from Anfield, where the Reds are bracing for potential departures in central defence. Rhys Williams is reportedly on the chopping block, and Ibrahima Konate has yet to sign a new contract amid strong interest from Real Madrid.

Ex-Sunderland scout Mick Brown has weighed in, suggesting that while Cresswell only left Leeds last year, it’s no surprise he’s now on the radar of multiple Premier League sides. With his previous transfer fee in mind, it’s expected that any suitor will now need to stump up at least £7 million, especially with top-tier clubs circling.

For Liverpool, Cresswell would offer more than just depth. With Joel Matip gone and Konate’s future in limbo, the Reds are seeking not only a new starter but also dependable rotational options to prevent a repeat of their injury-ravaged 2020/21 campaign, where academy players had to step in as emergency starters.

Cresswell’s status as a homegrown England U21 international also ticks a valuable box for squad registration, and his profile — young, composed, and Premier League-ready — fits Slot’s vision for sustainable squad building.

For Sunderland, however, this new competition from Anfield threatens to derail what could have been a cornerstone signing for their backline. As Liverpool intensify their interest, the Wearsiders may need to act fast — or risk losing another target to an English giant in the high-stakes battle for Premier League survival and success.