Liverpool have reportedly added Sam Beukema to their shortlist of transfer targets. The Napoli defender is rumoured to be attracting attention ahead of the next transfer window, with insiders claiming preliminary talks could soon take place. The transfer remains in progress, and with no other clubs involved, Liverpool look to be negotiating from a comfortable position. Liverpool's back line has been a real strength this season, conceding just 1.17 goals per game (7 in 6). Sam Beukema would be expected to slot into that unit and hold his own in an already solid setup. Napoli continue to be linked with Federico Chiesa while Liverpool are also rumoured to be tracking Mickey van de Ven, Jan Paul van Hecke and Carlos Baleba. Stay tuned for more details as the story develops. Need more Liverpool transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for news and updates as they happen.