Liverpool may have a familiar name to consider at right-back, with former England defender Joleon Lescott suggesting Dani Carvajal as a possible answer while Conor Bradley works through the closing stages of his recovery from a serious knee injury.
Key takeaways
- Joleon Lescott has named Liverpool as the likeliest destination in the discussion around Dani Carvajal.
- Carvajal, 34, is available after his Real Madrid contract came to an end.
- Conor Bradley has been sidelined since suffering a major injury to his left knee in January 2026.
- Liverpool would have to wait until the January transfer window to register Carvajal.
- The club’s 25-player allocation is full and its non-homegrown places have already been used.
Carvajal put forward as a Liverpool option
Lescott, who won 26 England caps during a playing career that took in Everton, Manchester City and Aston Villa, believes Liverpool are the club most closely linked with a move for the experienced Spanish full-back.
Speaking to TNT Sports, Lescott said: “There has been talk about Liverpool, Carvajal and a right-back, so I would say Liverpool.”
Carvajal has reached the age of 34 and is currently without a club following the expiry of his deal at Real Madrid. He has kept himself in condition over the summer by training alongside his brother-in-law, Joselu, as he waits for his next opportunity.
A January problem for the Reds
The need for cover on the right has been sharpened by Bradley’s absence. The defender is in the latter part of his rehabilitation after the serious left-knee injury he sustained in January 2026, leaving Iraola with a position that may require attention.
Any move for Carvajal would carry an administrative snag, however. Liverpool cannot add him to their squad immediately because they have filled their 25-player list and have no remaining room in the non-homegrown quota.
That means a free-agent arrival would still have to wait for the January window before registration could be completed. For now, Carvajal remains fit, available and a name being discussed for Anfield’s right-back berth.
