Serie A defender is dreaming of playing for Liverpool, £21m wing-back is dreaming of Liverpool move…

Serie A defender aspires to join Liverpool, £21m wing-back envisions a move to Liverpool.

Liverpool has faced challenges in finding a suitable replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold on the right flank of their defense.

The homegrown right-back left for Real Madrid last summer in a bargain deal worth £10m, leading Richard Hughes to place his trust in Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong to fill the void left by the England international.

However, this strategy has not been successful.

The right-back position continues to be a concern for Liverpool.

Bradley has struggled with consistency and has been sidelined since suffering a severe leg injury against Arsenal in January. Frimpong has also faced injury issues during his first season at Anfield and appears uncomfortable in the right-back position.

This situation has sparked rumors that the reigning Premier League champions may be considering a new signing for the right-back role. Although a transfer this summer seems unlikely, a promising candidate is emerging from Inter Milan.

Anan Khalaili is eager for a move to Liverpool.

The Italian champions are set to acquire Anan Khalaili from Union SG in Belgium, where he made a name for himself as a breakout star last season. According to a report by journalist Marco Barzaghi, the Israeli international is already eyeing a future transfer to Merseyside.

It has even been reported that Cristian Chivu, the head coach of Inter, suggested that Khalaili could use his time at the Italian club as a stepping stone towards a potential move to Anfield in the future.

“Inter was incredibly determined to secure Anan’s signature. They were willing to do whatever it took,” he shared with his YouTube audience.

“We experienced a challenging week. The transfer was on the verge of falling through, but then Cristian Chivu took the initiative and personally reached out to Anan.

“He believes Anan has the potential to keep improving and perhaps one day achieve his lifelong dream of playing for Liverpool. Personally, I might not have mentioned that to him.”

He is confident that Anan can keep progressing and possibly achieve his lifelong aspiration of playing for Liverpool one day. Personally, I might not have expressed that to him.

Anan Khalaili has transferred to Inter Milan for £21m.

Anan Khalaili, born in 2004, is an Arab-Israeli player who primarily plays on the right side. He developed his skills at Maccabi Haifa’s academy before moving to Union Saint-Gilloise in 2024, where he made a name for himself in Belgium and with the Israeli national teams.

He is a dynamic athlete known for his speed on the right flank, capable of playing as a wing-back or winger. He excels in one-on-one situations on the wing, effectively attacks space during counterattacks, and applies aggressive pressing when out of possession, similar to Dumfries’ playing style.

In July 2026, Inter finalized a transfer for him from Union SG for approximately €25m plus bonuses, offering him a five-year contract and designating him as their long-term starter on the right side following Dumfries’ exit.