Liverpool Lead Man Utd, Chelsea in Race For Senesi

Liverpool have surged ahead of Manchester United and Chelsea in the race to sign Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi, who is poised to depart the south coast this summer.

The Argentine international will be one of the Premier League’s most coveted free agents after rejecting a contract extension with the Cherries.

Liverpool are the frontrunners, according to i Paper, as they seek to bolster a backline stretched thin this season. With captain Virgil van Dijk nearing his 35th birthday and Ibrahima Konaté battling inconsistent form, the Reds desperately need reliable reinforcements.

Injury-plagued Giovanni Leoni has failed to fill the gap, creating an ideal slot for the 28-year-old Senesi at Anfield. His representatives have been sounding out options since informing Bournemouth of his intentions.

While Liverpool hold the advantage, domestic competition lingers. Manchester United and Chelsea were previously linked with the former Feyenoord man but have reportedly stepped back.

United favour a younger profile, with sources indicating Senesi does not fit their tactical or age criteria—attention has shifted to Nottingham Forest’s Murillo instead. Chelsea, meanwhile, are trimming their squad and prioritising physicality elsewhere.

Interest from abroad is fading too. Juventus conducted thorough checks but could not promise a starting berth in Turin, while Roma have also pulled out—clearing the path for Premier League suitors.