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Matt C Jones

Kylian Mbappe 'convinced' on next move as Liverpool assess £58m striker

Liverpool have assembled arguably the best squad in the club's history.

And yet there is still a sense of intrigue about what the summer will bring.

With a number of key players set to roll into the final year of their contracts - including Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino - there is a feeling that the upcoming window could be a busy one at Anfield.

So even with the January addition of Luis Diaz taken into account, it is perhaps no surprise that the Reds continue to be linked with forward reinforcements.

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Who?

Kylian Mbappe, Paris Saint-Germain forward

Where?

Goal

What?

According to the report, Barcelona are resigned to Mbappe joining Real Madrid at the end of the season with the striker 'convinced' of his move.

The France international is out of contract in the summer and is almost certain to leave PSG. Liverpool are one of the teams to be linked with Mbappe, as well as the two La Liga giants.

Los Blancos have long been expected to be the striker's eventual destination, as they had a bid turned down in the summer.

Mbappe is one of the finest players on the planet and while he will no doubt command massive wages, whichever side lands him without paying a transfer fee will have secured a coup.

Who?

Darwin Nunez, Benfica forward

Where?

A Bola (h/t Sport Witness )

What?

Liverpool have been linked with a move for Nunez lately and according to reports Benfica have raised their valuation of the forward.

It's said that the Lisbon giants rebuffed a package worth a potential €60 million (£49.5 million) for the Uruguayan from West Ham United in January. Now they are said to be reluctant to sell the 22-year-old for anything less than €70 million (£58 million).

Nunez has been in exceptional form in the Portuguese top flight this season, bagging 20 goals in 20 appearances. He also has three goals from seven outings in the Champions League.

Who?

Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen midfielder

Where?

Fabrizio Romano (h/t ESPN )

What?

According to reports, Bayer Leverkusen sensation Florian Wirtz has received interest from a number of huge clubs ahead of the summer window.

Liverpool have previously been linked with the midfielder, who is currently one of the best young players in the Bundesliga.

But according to Romano, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona all hold a serious interest in the 18-year-old.

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