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Erling Haaland extraordinary £292m transfer plan emerges as Liverpool 'reject' Nat Phillips bid

The festive fixture list is now done and dusted for another year with Liverpool currently 11 points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City in the table.

Liverpool return to action on Thursday when they take on Arsenal in the Carabao Cup - and their recruitment team may have targets in their minds going into the January transfer window.

Jurgen Klopp had a relatively quiet summer, with Ibrahima Konate, a deal agreed before the end of May, the only major acquisition at Anfield.

Could there be more Liverpool moves on the way in the January sales? Here’s a round-up of some of the latest speculation from around the web on the tittle-tattle trail.

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Who?

Liverpool defender Nat Philips.

Where?

Goal.

What?

Liverpool turned down a loan offer with an obligation to buy should relegation be avoided from Watford for Phillips earlier this month.

That is according to the report, which also claims that Liverpool though are keen for a straight sale, and they are insisting their valuation of £15m is fair.

Phillips made 20 appearance for the Reds last season after injuries to Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip gave the man from Bolton an opportunity to make a mark - and he did just that.

*Who do you think Liverpool should sign?

Who?

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.

Where?

Spanish publication Marca.

What?

Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a financial package totalling £292million in order to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland this summer.

Speaking at the weekend, Haaland revealed that Dortmund are pushing him to make a decision over his future and hinted he could decide his next move in the coming weeks.

And now according to Spanish outlet Marca, a move for Haaland would cost the Santiago Bernabeu club a huge £292million.

The report claims that includes the £63million transfer fee – thought to be a release clause that kicks in this summer at Dortmund – alongside the player’s wages and the commission that would be demanded by Haaland’s agent Raiola.

Who?

Atletico Madrid forward Luis Suarez.

Where?

Journalist Gerard Romero via Goal.

What?

According to Romero, the Uruguayan has turned down interest from Brazilian giants in favour of Premier League return

It is claimed that Suarez has turned down offers from Palmeiras, Corinthians and Atletico Mineiro for the chance to team up with Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard.

The striker spent a memorable three years at Anfield, netting 69 Premier League goals in 110 appearances before departing for Barcelona in 2014, and his Atletico deal expires in the summer.

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