EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS – OCTOBER 21: Guus Til of PSV Eindhoven is challenged by Sam Beukema of Napoli during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between PSV Eindhoven and SSC Napoli at PSV Stadion on October 21, 2025 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Premier League giants Liverpool are reportedly interested in Napoli centre-back Sam Beukema, who is ‘highly regarded’ by the Reds’ boss Arne Slot.
Liverpool have set their sights on Napoli defender Beukema ahead of the summer transfer window, reports TEAMTalk.
According to the report, the Dutch defender is highly regarded by his compatriot Slot, who is expected to remain in charge of Liverpool for 2026-27.
The report claims that Slot already tried to sign Beukema at Feyenoord when the Dutch centre-back was playing for Go Ahead Eagles.
Slot has reportedly confirmed his admiration for Beukema to the Liverpool recruitment team, including sporting director Richard Hughes.
Liverpool are expected to bolster their defence next summer, with Beukema among the names on their shortlist.
The Reds already secured defensive reinforcement from Serie A last summer by signing Giovanni Leoni from Parma.
The Italian defender has had an unfortunate debut season at Anfield, sustaining an ACL injury in his first game with the Reds.
Slot recently provided an update on the Italian centre-back, saying that the ex-Parma talent is “becoming a beast” as he continues his recovery from injury.
Beukema, 27, joined Napoli from Bologna in a €31m deal last summer, making 30 appearances across all competitions this season.
