Inigo Martinez
One of the key attributes Liverpool will be losing if Sakho leaves is the Frenchman’s ability to operate as a left-sided centre-back. With left-footed defenders something of a rare commodity, Real Sociedad’s Inigo Martinez would provide a comfortable alternative.
Martinez is in his sixth season as a first-team regular in San Sebastian, and could prove difficult to price from La Real, but would be an excellent signing for the Reds. Blessed with a high tactical intelligence and reading of the game, Martinez is a refined, modern centre-back, but despite standing at 5’11”, he is also physically adept, and a move to the Premier League would likely suit his talents.