After rumors circulated in late December that Liverpool was interested in signing the defender, CA Talleres president Andrés Fassi confirmed the club’s pursuit of the player.

The 61-year-old was quoted by La Voz as saying: “It’s true, they have been following him for four months now.” They even wаnted to know about his medical history, so we told them.

Kevin Mantilla—who is he?

As Jurgen Klopp searches for a replacement center back following Joel Matip’s ACL tear, Mantilla becomes the most recent addition to Liverpool’s lengthy transfer want list.

With the Cameroonian’s contract expiring in less than six months, a replacement is urgently needed, and Mantilla is now being tracked by the Reds as a potential transfer target.

The center-back has an impressive height of 1.91 meters, making him barely 20 years old. Mantilla has the physical tools necessary to handle the rigors of the Premier League.

His representation with Alinea ends on December 31, 2027, although his contract with CA Talleres does not. Players from Colombia, such as Anderson Arroyo and David Ospina, are mostly represented by them.

For what reasons is Liverpool intrigued?

Given Matip’s injuries and contract status, Liverpool must find a suitable successor.

His playing style is a perfect fit for Klopp’s.

Mantilla, like Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate, excels in one-on-one tackles and can easily thwart counterattacks.

His aerial presence is a huge bonus, but his tackling and interceptions are what really set him apart. As if his life depended on it, Mantilla brilliantly uses his enormous physique to stop crosses and strikes.

But he often takes risks with challenges that the Premier League would find unacceptable.

Liverpool does not rush new signings into the starting lineup until they are prepared for the challenge of the English Premier League.

Some great instances of this are Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo. While the latter has settled into his role at Liverpool, Gravenberch is still learning the ropes and is getting his feet wet in the Premier League.

When may Liverpool potentially sign Mantilla?

This is purely conjecture, but it’s possible to strike a summer contract with CA Talleres.

Because of his obscurity and the league in which he plays, Liverpool may also be able to negotiate a low transfer fee.

While it’s risky to acquire players without European experience, Klopp is the coach who can bring out Mantilla’s greatest performance.