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Richard Garnett

Liverpool make Ben Johnson decision after £75m Lautaro Martinez claim

With momentum seriously growing in Liverpool's 2021/22 season, the Reds will have a chance to win their first silverware of the campaign on Sunday, when they face Chelseas in Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

The Reds are still fighting on all four fronts and have closed the gap in the Premier League title race to just three points following a thumping 6-0 victory against Leeds United at Anfield on Wednesday evening.

Jurgen Klopp's capture of forward Luis Diaz in the January transfer window has only strengthened the German's options for the run-in, with arguably Liverpool's strongest ever squad now at his disposal.

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Here we take a look at the last transfer rumours currently doing the rounds on the interet.

Who?

Ben Johnson (West Ham United)

Where?

Evening Standard

Why?

Liverpool's interest in Hammers full back Ben Johnson has been brought to a close after the 22-year-old signed a two-year contract extension with the East London club.

Right-back Johnson had caught the attention of a number Premier League clubs, including The Reds, Tottenham and Arsenal and was seen as ideal cover for Trent Alexander-Arnold.

A versatile defender, Johnson has made 19 appearances for the Hammers this season, scoring once against Aston Villa on October 31.

But with David Moyes keen to ward of interest from potential suitors, Johnson is set to remain a United player for now at least.

Who?

Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan)

Where?

Football Italia

Why?

Liverpool are already frequented with Lautaro Martínez, thanks to their Champions League Round of 16 tie with Inter Milan.

The highly-rated Argentine striker is of interest to the Anfield club, who face competition from the likes of Borussia Dortmund and Atlético Madrid.

Martínez has a contract release clause of £92million but according to Football Italia, the San Siro club are likely to accept a cut-price transfer fee of around £75million to allow them start rebuilding their squad.

Who?

Jonathan David

Where?

Jeunesfooteux

Why?

Liverpool are on red alert regarding the future of Lille striker Jonathan David.

The 22-year-old has been ripping it up in French Ligue 1, hitting 16 goals in all competitions so far this season.

And the Canadian international is hardly making a secret of his desire to get a big money move to the Premier League, calling it a division "which attracts everyone" and "a very good league".

French news outlet Jeunesfooteux say that Liverpool are an interested party but face competition from Newcastle United and Arsenal in what would likely be a £50milllion deal.

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