Euro Paper Talk: Liverpool triple swoop explodes into life with bid for Brazilian in works; Milan crush Tottenham plan for €15m Barcelona man
Liverpool could be close to completing a triple midfield swoop to bolster Jurgen Klopp’s engine room before the summer window shuts, while Friday’s Euro Paper Talk claims Tottenham could miss out to AC Milan in their bid to land a Barcelona centre-back.
KLOPP TIPPED TO MAKE TRIPLE MIDFIELD SIGNING
Liverpool could be on the verge of making a triple midfield signing following the latest reports from the European media.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has made it clear that he wants to add to his engine room before the summer transfer window shuts, having recently lost veteran duo Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to the Saudi Pro League.
And while it was thought that one more addition could be made to his squad, it appears that three potential signings could be on the cards.
Firstly, Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch remains of interest to the Anfield giants.
Bayern Insider podcast, relayed by Voetbal Primeur, states that the Netherlands star is still open to a departure this summer after a frustrating first campaign in Germany.
Klopp is known to be a big fan of the 21-year-old, who could be available for around £26million – if Bayern decide to cash in after one disappointing season.
Liverpool bid incoming for Brazilian midfielder
Meanwhile, reports from Brazil suggest Fluminense are preparing to receive an offer from Liverpool for the transfer of Andre.
Gazeta Esportiva states that the Reds have told the Brazilian outfit that an offer for the player is on way, with a bid of around €25m expected to be placed on the table.
The player himself is reported to be excited by the potential transfer, but will respect Fluminense’s decision whatever the eventual outcome.
The final proposed addition to Klopp’s squad is from a little closer to home as Liverpool look to complete a deal for Southampton impressive youngster Romeo Lavia.
The Merseysiders have been pushing hard to land the 19-year-old, having initially bid £37m for his services. A second offer of £41m was then submitted on Tuesday, although Saints are holding out for their £50m valuation.
Liverpool are confident, however, that the Championship side will buckle and accept their lower offer as the clock counts down to the window shutting.
MILAN LOOKING TO HIJACK SPURS SIGNING
AC Milan are now eyeing a move for Tottenham centre-back target Clement Lenglet, who has turned down a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
Manchester City have no interest in selling Bernardo Silva and have already rejected two offers from Paris Saint-Germain this summer. (Various)
Barcelona, however, are expected to make another effort to sign the City playmaker after offloading Ousmane Dembele to the Paris giants. (Mundo Deportivo)
Strasbourg boss Patrick Vieira is weighing up a move for Tottenham centre-back Davinson Sanchez. (L’Equipe)
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi had asked Inter Milan director Piero Ausilio about the potential of signing midfielder Kristjan Asllani. (TuttoMercatoWeb)
Napoli are gearing up to send in an offer to Atalanta for midfielder Teun Koopmeiners. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
FOREST CHASING ROMA STAR IBANEZ
Nottingham Forest are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new Premier League season with the addition of Brazilian defender Roger Ibanez from AS Roma. (Fabrizio Romano)
Barcelona are set to miss out to Benfica in their bid to sign Argentine youngster Gianluca Prestianni, who caught the eye as a 16-year-old making his debut for Velez Sarsfield. (Fabrizio Romano)
Inter have decided to activate goalkeeper Yann Sommer’s release clause at Bayern Munich. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
Gianluca Scamacca is looking to end his disappointing spell at West Ham by signing a five-year deal with Inter. (Gianluca di Marzio)
Valencia star Yunus Musah has started his medicals at La Madonnina clinic as he works to complete his transfer to Milan. (Calciomercato)
Real Valladolid have released a furious statement accusing Olympiakos of ‘a lack of respect’ after they terminated a loan deal for Brazilian winger Kenedy. (Football Espana)
Luis Alberto is set to sign a new deal with Lazio despite his failure to report for training with the rest of the squad earlier in the week. (Calciomercato)
MLS outfit Los Angeles FC have an agreement in place with Juventus to sign teenage defender Lorenzo Dellavalle on a permanent deal. (Fabrizio Romano)
