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Hannah Pinnock

Aston Villa 'open' to selling Liverpool 'transfer target' Carney Chukwuemeka

Liverpool's new signings are settling into a new environment following their summer moves as pre-season preparations are well underway.

Darwin Nunez and Fabio Carvalho made their debuts as the Reds returned from their tour of the Far East with a win over and a defeat to Premier League rivals Crystal Palace and Manchester United respectively. Back home, Ben Davies was getting set to become the latest player to depart Anfield.

He may not be the last player to go, either. But whether the Reds make any further additions, after Nunez, Carvalho and Calvin Ramsay, remains to be seen.

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But they do continue to be linked to new signings. So here's a round-up of all the latest transfer rumours from around the globe.

Who?

Carney Chukwuemeka

Where?

Fabrizio Romano

What?

Aston Villa are 'open' to selling rumoured Liverpool target Carney Chukwuemeka.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano claims the Midlands club have set their asking price at £20m given Chukwuemeka. is about to enter the final year of his contract at Villa Park. A host of European clubs are said to be pushing for his signature, with the likes of Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund all keen.

Romano suggests Barcelona currently lead the race, although reports earlier this summer linked Liverpool with the England youth international. An article from Goal's Neil Jones revealed Chukwuemeka is 'highly thought of' at Anfield.

Who?

Matthijs de Ligt

Where?

The Guardian

What?

Rumoured Liverpool target Matthijs de Ligt is on the verge of joining Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.

Juventus and Bayern have reached a 'verbal agreement', claims a report in The Guardian, for a fee that could rise to €80m. Personal terms have also been agreed with the defender ready to sign a deal until 2027.

Liverpool have been linked with De Ligt in the past, prior to his move to Juventus as the talented youngster's rise at Ajax caught the attention of clubs across the continent. This summer, links have been far more speculative, while Premier League rivals Chelsea were reportedly keen on signing him.

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