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Liverpool could suffer a transfer blow at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur. If they can avoid relegation, that is.

The Athletic reports that Tottenham Hotspur are in ‘advanced talks’ over a deal for Marcos Senesi. The Argentine will almost certainly leave Bournemouth this summer with the end of his contract.

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Though, this is dependant on Spurs not suffering relegation this season. That’s a very, very real concern and last weekend saw them drop into the bottom three for the first time.

Senesi won’t join them if they go down, so any interest on their part relies on an ability to remain on the top flight and avoid the most embarrassing relegation in Premier League history.

Liverpool have also been linked with Senesi in recent days. The i Paper claims they’re very interested in a deal, though the Athletic’s report suggests they’ll actually miss out to Spurs.

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If they can remain in the Premier League, of course.

Marcos Senesi: Situation Summary

Performance and Stats at Bournemouth

As of 17 April 2026, Marcos Senesi has been a stalwart in the Bournemouth defence, appearing in 31 Premier League matches this season. The 28-year-old Argentine has played over 2,700 minutes, contributing to nine clean sheets and recording four assists. His ball-playing ability remains a standout feature, with 1,919 passes attempted at a 78% accuracy rate. Senesi’s resurgence as a regular starter followed the departures of Dean Huijsen and Illia Zabarnyi last year, and his consistent form has earned him two call-ups to the Argentina national team during the current campaign.

Impending Free Agency and Transfer Battle

Senesi is set to become one of the most coveted free agents of the 2026 summer window after deciding against a contract extension at the Vitality Stadium. On 17 April, reports indicated that Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as the favourites to sign the left-footed centre-back, with advanced talks reportedly underway. However, any deal with Spurs is contingent on the club avoiding relegation, as they currently sit 18th in the table. Liverpool remain a primary suitor and were considered front-runners as recently as 16 April, viewing him as a direct replacement for outgoing defenders like Joe Gomez. Manchester United and Chelsea also continue to monitor the situation.

Liverpool have recently taken steps to shore up the future of their backline for the long term.

The headline arrivals are Giovanni Leoni and Jeremy Jacquet - with that pair expected to dominate the defence at Anfield for the next decade or so.

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Leoni came in for an initial £26m from Parma last summer but his first season on Merseyside has been cut short due to injury. Next season however he will be slotting back into the club’s first-team plans - alongside fellow new arrival Jeremy Jacquet.

The 20-year-old Frenchman will join from Rennes in a deal worth up to £62m - although he too is currently out injured.

Liverpool looking at generational talent Vuskovic

And in the new-look defence we could also see places for younger prospects in the shape of Mor Talla Ndiaye, Ifeanyi Ndukwe and Noah Adekoya - whose signings have all been ratified by Richard Hughes.

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But the changes won’t end there with a report in Sports Boom now claiming that Luka Vuskovic is very much a name in the frame for decision-makers at Anfield.

A deal for the Croatian teenager was initially agreed between Hajduk Split and Tottenham Hotspur back in 2023 for the 6’4 defensive colossus.

Real Madrid and PSG also interested in Vuskovic

The now-18-year-old finally moved to North London last summer for around £12m - and was sent on loan to Bundesliga side Hamburg for the 2025/26 season.

His form has caught the eye of several top European clubs according to the report with Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Premier League teams including Manchester City and Liverpool sending scouts to Hamburg.

Indeed the report states that Madrid see Vuskovic as a “generational” talent while Barcelona admire his “elite” ball-carrying abilities.

Spurs to cash in on Vuskovic?

Tottenham are struggling in the Premier League and may cash in their chips on Vuskovic next summer in order to help fund a rebuild.

Under contract until 2030 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium he is valued at between €60m (£52m) and €70m (£61m) according to the report.

Sporting director Richard Hughes has demonstrated in the cases of Leoni and Jacquet that he is prepared to go the distance to land top defensive prospects. And the defensive prodigy - with an unusual goalscoring touch - could be next on the list.

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