Euro Paper Talk: Huge lift for Liverpool as €40m midfield target favours Anfield switch; Arsenal in talks for superstar attacker

Liverpool have learned that one of their main targets to strengthen in midfield is currently leaning towards choosing them as his next club, while Leeds United are increasingly keen on a player who took the World Cup by storm – all in Monday’s Euro transfer gossip.

AMRABAT PREFERS LIVERPOOL TO OTHER SUITORS

Sofyan Amrabat would prefer to join Liverpool over any of his other suitors in what could be a €40million signing from Fiorentina.

Amrabat has come to greater attention at the World Cup after helping Morocco to a fourth-place finish. His performances in midfield have caught the eyes of many clubs, some of whom had already put him on their shortlists.

Liverpool are among the teams to have been linked with Amrabat. After all, they are expected to evolve their midfield in 2023. With that in mind, Jurgen Klopp has been planning some meetings regarding the Dutch-born ace.

Klopp’s side are facing competition from Tottenham Hotspur, though. Meanwhile, there are other clubs who could take him elsewhere in Europe, such as Atletico Madrid.

According to the latest from Foot Mercato, though, Amrabat has a preference for Liverpool as things stand.

Although he is yet to firm up a final decision, he wants to play in the Premier League. Liverpool could give him the most suitable platform in that regard.

To sign him, though, they will have to offer around €40million (£34.8million) to Fiorentina, who are trying to renew his contract instead.

There is a chance that the Serie A side could listen to offers in January. After all, Amrabat’s stock is high in the immediate aftermath of the World Cup.

Liverpool now know the parameters under which they will have to work if they are to succeed with an offer for the 26-year-old.

The report also reveals they are facing competition from the Bundesliga, but it is unclear which club exactly might want to take him to Germany.

It may be inconsequential though if Amrabat really is pushing for a move to Merseyside.

With 2023 being the year in which Naby Keita, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Arthur Melo could leave Liverpool – who also have Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara above the age of 30 – Amrabat could be the kind of reinforcement they urgently need.

ARSENAL TALKS FOR ATTACKING STAR CONFIRMED

Arsenal have been in talks with the agent of Joao Felix over signing him from Atletico Madrid. (Corriere Dello Sport)

Leeds are showing a keen interest in breakout Morocco star Azzedine Ounahi, which could push their other midfield target Sasa Lukic towards Roma. (ASRomaLive)

Manchester United will be making a January move for PSV Eindhoven attacker Cody Gakpo. (Voetbal International)

Juventus have set an asking price of €80m (£69.6m) for striker Dusan Vlahovic in January after links with the likes of Arsenal and Man Utd. (Calciomercato)

West Ham want Morocco striker Youssef En-Nesyri in January but will have to pay Sevilla €40m for him. (Mundo Deportivo)

Galatasaray have joined the race for Barcelona forward Memphis Depay. (AS)

Arsenal are not in any negotiations for Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo and neither are Tottenham. (Fabrizio Romano)

Ismael Bennacer is close to renewing his contract with AC Milan despite links with Liverpool. (Gazzetta Dello Sport)

Leicester City defender Caglar Soyuncu has a complete agreement to join Atletico Madrid, either in the summer or earlier in January. (AS)

Everton and West Ham are competing for the signature of Senegal striker Boulaye Dia. (Tutto Salernitana)

AND THE REST

Former Liverpool striker Divock Origi will already be at risk of being sold by AC Milan in the summer. (Calciomercato)

Manchester City prospect Kayky will be undergoing a medical on Monday to join Bahia on loan. (Fabrizio Romano)

Neither Ousmane Dembele nor Olivier Giroud were deemed worthy of a rating out of 10 for their performances in the World Cup final. (L’Equipe)

Carlo Ancelotti has refused to leave Real Madrid for another job before his contract expires in 2024. (Radio Rai)

The French Football Federation will meet with Didier Deschamps imminently to discuss extending his tenure as the national team manager. (RMC Sport)

Monaco are targeting the signings of Palmeiras midfielder Danilo and Club Brugge winger Noa Lang; the latter, who was linked with Premier League clubs in the summer, would cost €40m. (Jeunes Footeux)

Atletico Madrid have agreed to offload Marcos Paulo to Sao Paulo on loan in January. (Goal Brasil)

Gremio are showing an interest in former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez on a free transfer. (Globo Esporte)

Just after taking over Bournemouth, Bill Foley is in talks to acquire Lorient and build up a portfolio of clubs. (Romain Molina)

Bayern Munich have set Alexander Nubel an ultimatum of the end of the week to decide if he will return from his loan spell at Monaco to cover for the injured Manuel Neuer. (Kicker)