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Richard Garnett

Liverpool 'battle' Barcelona and PSG for 'ideal' Fabinho backup

Liverpool will resume their Premier League campaign on Saturday afternoon when Norwich City are the visitors to Anfield.

Liverpool are back from Milan following their professional 2-0 win against Inter in the San Siro and will now be confident of progressing to the quarter-final stage of the Champions League.

Unusually, Jurgen Klopp was able to call upon a fully fit squad for the first leg in Italy, but Diogo Jota is now injured and faces a race against time to make the Carabao Cup final a week on Sunday.

And, with squad numbers in mind, let's take a look at the latest Liverpoo l transfer rumours across the internet today.

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Who?

Bukayo Saka

Where?

Daily Mirror

Why?

Liverpool's interest in England international Saka is no secret and the 20-year-old only endeared himself more to the Kop faithful with an exciting performance at Anfield in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg last month.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta faces a huge challenge to hold onto his young star, who has scored seven goals and got four assists this season.

And former Liverpool goalkeeper David James believes Saka could be Anfield-bound if Arsenal cannot make a success of their season.

He said: "Liverpool have a different makeup to what’s there at Arsenal. He’s in an Arsenal team full of potential, but if that potential isn’t to be fulfilled in the next year or so, then I'm sure someone of Saka’s talent will desire success.”

Who?

Franck Kessié

Where?

Marca

Why?

Marca reports that Liverpool, PSG and Barcelona all hold an interest in Kessié.

This is far from the first time that the AC Milan midfielder has been linked with a switch to Anfield, but most of the existing claims were speculative suggestions as the Ivorian edged closer to the final six months of his deal.

Now within that window, there is nothing to stop interested parties making a proposal instantly.

Kessie, 25, is seen as ideal cover for Fabinho and his availability on a free transfer makes him an even more enticing choice, with FSG known to like a bargain, as demonstrated with the acquisitions of James Milner and Joel Matip.

Who?

Antony

Where?

90min.com

Why?

The Ajax winger is wanted by a plethora of clubs according to 90Min.com, but the two most notable contenders are Liverpool and Manchester United.

Considering Antony's form this season, and his electric performances in the Champions League, it is no surprise he is on the radar of both.

Operating as a left-footed winger who cuts in from the right 'Mo Salah-style', the Brazilian joined Ajax from Sau Paulo in 2020 in has gone on to have 39 goal involvements in 79 appearances so far.

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