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Mark Wakefield

Barcelona defender drops transfer hint amid Liverpool as Bukayo Saka contract claim made

The January transfer window has been closed for more than a month, and Liverpool’s squad is now set for the remainder of the season.

Luis Diaz was the only signing in winter, with the Reds agreeing a £49million with Porto to bring the Colombia international to Anfield.

Liverpool pushed to sign Fabio Carvalho from Fulham, but a deal could not be completed before the deadline.

Despite the window being closed, Liverpool continue to be linked with a host of potential new players ahead of the summer.

Here, we take a lookout some of the latest rumours doing the rounds online and on social media and how likely they are to happen...

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Who?

Ronald Araujo, Barcelona defender.

Where?

Spanish news outlet Sport .

What?

According to the report, Araujo has begun taking English lessons amid apparent interest from the Premier League.

Liverpool are one of the clubs who have been credited as a potential suitor for Araujo, as have Manchester United and Chelsea.

The report adds that Barcelona are struggling to agree a new contract for Araujo, leading to increased speculation that he could be heading to England.

Araujo is reportedly a centre-back target for Liverpool, even though the Reds signed Ibrahima Konate last summer.

Who?

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal forward.

Where?
Fabrizio Romano on Five podcast .

What?

According to the report, Saka is happy and settled at Arsenal despite apparent interest from Liverpool.

The Reds have been linked with the Gunners forward over the past few months, although they are rather tentative.

Reports have also claimed that Arsenal want to hand Saka a new contract, to fend off interest from other clubs such as Liverpool.

In response to those claims, Romano has provided an update on Saka’s feelings towards staying at Arsenal.

“It’s always Liverpool rumours,” said Romano.

“This is what I was asking yesterday and the answer I received was that Bukayo loves Arsenal, he loves the club, he’s a good guy and a genuine guy, and this is why he’s not planning to leave in the summer.

“He’s not focused on a new deal now because he wants to focus on the season, but at the end of the season he will have a meeting with Arsenal and discuss a new deal.”

Who?

Gini Wijnaldum, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder.

Where?

Spanish news outlet Mundo Deportivo .

What?

According to the report, Atletico Madrid are planning to make a move to sign Wijnaldum in the summer.

The report states that the reigning La Liga champions will make a €20million [£16.5M] offer for Wijnaldum at the end of the season.

However, the report also claims that a deal may be difficult due to the player's current salary and PSG's tendency to demand big fees for their players.

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