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Charlotte Coates

Liverpool linked with Declan Rice as Mohamed Salah 'nears' new contract

Liverpool have now entered their most important week of the season so far as they take on Benfica in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday night before they travel to the Etihad on Sunday to face Premier League title rivals, Manchester City.

Th Reds briefly moved to the top of the Premier League on Saturday afternoon after goals from Diogo Jota and Fabinho gave them a 2-0 win over Watford at Anfield, but City quickly hit back with a win of the same scoreline at struggling Burnley.

Sunday's game against City is the first of two in a week as Pep Guardiola's side are Liverpool's opponents in the semi-final of the FA Cup on Saturday, April 16. It certainly is a vital few weeks coming up for the Reds.

Here are your latest transfer rumours surrounding Liverpool from around the web on Monday, April 4.

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Who?

Declan Rice

Where?

Football Insider

What?

According to reports, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is said to be interested in signing West Ham star Declan Rice and believes he would be a great addition to the Reds side.

Hammers boss David Moyes recently revealed at a press conference that £150 million would be the minimum required to secure his services with all of England's top clubs said to be interested.

Who?

Mohamed Salah

Where?

Daily Mirror

What?

The report claims that Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is ready to commit the rest of his playing days to Liverpool amid a contract stand-off between himself and the club.

Salah has just over a year left on his contract and it was looking unlikely any agreement would be made in the near future as Barcelona circled.

Who?

Christopher Nkunku

Where?

ESPN

What?

According to the report, Liverpool are keeping a close eye on RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Christopher Nkunku after the impressive season he has had in Germany.

The report says that Liverpool are hoping to have a bid accepted for the talented Frenchman of around £50 million in the summer transfer window.

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