3 Defenders Liverpool should target

Under Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool are enjoying a period of renaissance. They have finished in the top four four two consecutive seasons and they were also in the Champions League final only to beaten by Real Madrid via horrible mistakes from Loris Kauris.

The German manager has slowly and steadily built a very impressive squad with has plenty of depth and quality as well. Despite the departure of Phillipe Coutinho and Emre Can, it is highly unlikely that Liverpool will miss them.

But there has been one thing for which Klopp has been criticised is that it took him almost 3 seasons to sort out Liverpool' defence. The signing of Virgi Van Dijk has given the Reds' defence a whole new dimension and in him, they have a leader at the back.

Despite the arrival of the Dutchmen Liverpool still, need new faces in the central area of the defence. As Van Dijk alone is not enough to take care of their defence for a complete season.

If Liverpool wish to challenge for the title next year they have to enter the market for new defenders who can provide them with quality and stability as well.

Here are 3 defenders Liverpool should target this summer:

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#3 Jerome Boateng (Bayern Munich)

Boateng has publicly stated that he wants to play his football abroad.

The German international has been a regular for Bayern Munich for a very long time and during his time at the Allianz Arena, he has established himself as one of the best centre-backs in the world.

He is blessed with a strong physique and has Premier League experience as he spent one season with Manchester City as well. The World Cup winner is very good with his feet and he has an excellent positioning sense as well.

If he arrives at Anfield he will be a perfect partner in crime for Virgil Van Dijk and his experience in European competitions will also be helpful for Liverpool.

The Reds have been linked with a move for him and he has publicly stated as well that he would like to play his football abroad. Though Bayern are demanding somewhere around £40 million for their star player.

#2 James Tarkowski (Burnley)

The Burnley defender would be a good addition to Liverpool's squad.

The Burnley star was a rock at the back for The Clarets this season as they surprised everyone by finishing 7th in the table and qualifying for the Europa League as well. The Englishmen was crucial to their defence.

He also received his first England call-up and he narrowly missed out on the final 23 men squad. His performances have earned him many applauds and he has been a consistent performer for Burnley.

At the age of 25, he is likely to improve his game and he can take his game to the next level under Jurgen Klopp. He is good at blocking shots and his Ariel ability helps in attack and defence as well. Except for Van Dijk, Liverpool's other centre-backs have been inconsistent and he could provide them with good stability as well.

Liverpool are favourites to sign the defender this summer. Though they are likely to face competition from Tottenham.

#3 Benjamin Pavard (VfB Stuttgart)

Pavard has no shortage of suitors.

The Frenchman is one of the members of France's golden generation of players and he is also a member of France's World Cup squad. The 22-year-old has risen to prominence since making a move to Stuttgart.

He is very good with his feet, blocking shots and he is good at interception as well. Despite the quality and depth, this French team has in all areas the former Lille defender still managed to make it to Russia, speaks of the volume of his ability. He is also capable of playing as a right back as well.

At the age of 22, he could a good long-term option for the Reds and they can build their backline around him.

The youngster is not short of suitors as Arsenal, Tottenham, Dortmund and Bayern Munich all are interested in signing him.