The Reds have made signing a defender a priority after losing Dejan Lovren to Zenit St Petersburg. The Premier League champions are keen to bolster their defensive ranks and registered their interest in the 28-year-old last month. Liverpool are close to signing Aissa Mandi from Real Betis with his contract set to expire next year.. One player who has been heavily linked with a potential Anfield switch is Real Betis defender Aissa Mandi. Liverpool are planning to take advantage of the situation of Real Betis defender Aissa Mandi, who is tipped to leave the club this summer. Any interest that Liverpool still have in Real Betis defender Aissa Mandi is nothing more "than a hangover", according to reports in Spain. Liverpool are close to securing a deal for Aissa Mandi from Real Betis on a bargain deal, according to reports from Daily Star. A move for Mandi comes amid the Reds requiring another center-back in their squad following the departure of Dejan Lovren to Zenit.. Liverpool FC have reportedly stepped up their pursuit for Aissa Mandi by tabling a €10 million bid for the Real Betis defender. Liverpool are reportedly close to signing Real Betis defender Aissa Mandi. Liverpool have reportedly bid for the Algerian international who has a release clause in the region of £30 million. The Reds have among the most settled of … The Croatia international made the switch after six years at Anfield but it has left Jurgen Klopp in a lurch.. At Liverpool, Klopp has already been told he will not have … The Reds sold Dejan Lovren to Zenit St Petersburg in the… Liverpool are keen on signing exit-bound Real Betis centre-back Aissa Mandi in their hunt for a new defender, according to a report. Liverpool could be set to replace Dejan Lovren by signing Real Betis defender, Aissa Mandi, according to a report from the Daily Mail. Mandi, 28, is currently entering the last year of his contract with the La Liga club and could be available for £10 million. Liverpool have made a €10m bid to sign defender Aissa Mandi, with the Spanish side considering a sale this summer. The 28-year-old is set to enter the final 12 months of his contract with the La Liga club this summer. Liverpool are reportedly considering a January approach for Real Betis centre-back Aissa Mandi. While the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City are reportedly aiming for blockbuster signings, the Premier League champions seem to have a different transfer strategy. Jurgen Klopp probably feels that he has a […] And with no signs of a new deal being agreed, the Reds […] Liverpool 'close to completing deal for Real Betis centre back Aissa Mandi' Liverpool are closing in on signing Real Betis defender Aissa Mandi, according to beIN SPORTS. The Merseyside club’s boss Jurgen Klopp has identified the 28-year old to be an ideal replacement …