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Jake Bayliss

Barcelona make Gavi decision amid Liverpool rumours as £40m Leicester City star linked

The January transfer window may only have a few days left, but that hasn’t stopped Liverpool being linked with making several big moves.

The Reds have been the subject of much transfer speculation, particularly in attacking areas, following Mohamed salah and Sadio Mane’s commitments at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Though AFCON is now entering its final stages, the reports linking Jurgen Klopp with a potential revamp of his squad have continued.

Here’s a roundup of the latest players being touted with a move to Anfield, over the coming days.

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Who?

Cody Gakpo

Where?

Foot Mercato , via football.london

What?

The PSV forward has become one of the more recent names to pop up on the rumour mill, following reports in the Netherlands that Gakpo had held “exploratory talks” with Liverpool and Manchester City.

However, the Reds may face competition from Arsenal in their alleged pursuit of the 22-year-old, according to Foot Mercato.

The report claims that the Gunners would “jump at the chance” to either sign the left winger, either during the current window or in the summer.

Foot Mercato states that the player is valued at €30m and has been identified as a potential replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Who?

Gavi

Whrere?

Sport , via Metro

What?

It has been claimed that Barcelona will hold contract talks with Gavi to “ward off” interest from Liverpool and Chelsea.

The teenager has been a fixture in the first team for the Catalan side, but his current deal is set to expire in 2023.

The Metro, via a report from Spanish publication Sport, have claimed that contract talks were pushed back this month as Barcelona prioritised their transfer dealings, but are set to resume in February.

It is suggested that both Liverpool and Chelsea have “made contact” over activating the 17-year-old’s £41m release clause, but Gavi is expected to renew his contract at the Camp Nou.

Who?

Youri Tielemans

Where?

Fichajes

What?

Tielemans is another player who has been consistently linked with a move to Liverpool, following his impressive displays for Leicester.

Spanish outlet Fichajes has claimed that Liverpool are one of five teams that are interested in the 24-year-old, whose contract with the Foxes runs until 2023.

Liverpool, alongside Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona, are described as the clubs that are “most interested” in Tielemans - but the quartet apparently face new competition from Arsenal.

Fichajes claims that a potential move to Arsenal will rely on their qualification for the Champions League, with the Belgium international said to be valued at £40m.

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