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Kadeem Simmonds

Liverpool make '€60m informal bid' for Real Madrid star as Thiago Alcantara 'back-up' identified

Always looking to improve the first-team, Liverpool's transfer business may not be over if the right deal comes along.

Sadio Mane's sale to Bayern Munich has left a huge void in Jurgen Klopp's starting line-up. Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota have shown they are more than capable for filling and replicating Mane's success but this hasn't stopped reports in Spain linking the Reds with a move for Rodrygo.

While Liverpool may have found a player to fill-in for Thiago Alcantara when the Spaniard is unavailable or needs a rest throughout the season. Check below for all the latest Liverpool rumours.

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Who?

Rodrygo

Where?

Nacional

What?

With Sadio Mane joining Bayern Munich, the Reds have been linked with his replacement in Real Madrid's Rodrygo.

According to reports in Spain, Jurgen Klopp's side have made an informal move in an attempt to unsettle the Brazilian. A bid of €60m, has apparently been made to test the waters, with Rodrygo in search of regular football after starting 17 games for Madrid last season.

Who?

Adrien Rabiot

Where?

The Telegraph

What?

Liverpool could do with a back-up for Thiago Alcantara after the Spaniard suffered a host of injuries last season.

When fit, the midfielder is one of the best in the world at dictating play but too often was recovering from muscle injuries and there's no player in the current Reds squad that can replicate what he does when he's not available. Because of this, Liverpool have been linked with a move for French international Rabiot.

The Juventus midfielder has 12 months left on his current contract and is keen to continue playing the UEFA Champions League, allowing for a move for around £15million.

Who?

Matthijs de Ligt

Where?

Gianluca Di Marzio

What?

According to the report, Chelsea are willing to pay €45m (£38m) plus Timo Werner to sign Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus.

However, it is also claimed that the 22-year-old Netherlands defender has a £103m (€120m) release clause in his Juventus contract, which is due to expire in 2024, and the club will only entertain offers close to that mark.

According to Italian news outlet Calciomercato last month, the Reds had expressed an interest in signing the Netherlands centre-back. It was claimed that Liverpool were “thinking about” making a move to bring De Ligt to Anfield this summer.

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