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Mark Wakefield

Liverpool 'target' £67m Real Madrid midfielder as Jurgen Klopp eyes free agent

The summer transfer window is getting ever closer, and Liverpool are continuing to be linked with a host of potential new players.

Luis Diaz was the only signing in January, with the Reds agreeing a £49million with Porto to bring the Colombia international to Anfield. Liverpool pushed to sign Fabio Carvalho from Fulham, but a deal could not be completed before the deadline.

With the season’s conclusion getting closer, rumours over possible summer transfer deals are beginning to intensify. Here, we take a look at some of the latest rumours doing the rounds online and on social media and how likely they are to happen.

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Who?

Federico Valverde, Real Madrid midfielder.

Where?

Spanish news outlet Nacional .

What?

According to the report, Liverpool are looking to sign Valverde this summer amid concerns he is not happy at Madrid. The report states that Valverde’s relationship with Real manager Carlo Ancelotti is not good, and the club will look to sell the player for £67million this summer.

It goes on to say that Klopp is a huge admirer of Valverde, and would be keen to bring the player to Anfield. It has also been claimed that Klopp sees Valverde as the perfect fit for Liverpool’s midfield, and would guarantee him a starting place were he to move to Merseyside.

Who?

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona forward.

Where?
Mundo Deportivo, via Anfield Watch .

What?

According to the report, Liverpool are keen to sign Dembele from Barca this summer. Dembele is currently out of contract at the end of the season, and would be available as a free agent as things stand.

The report states that Klopp feels Dembele would be a good addition to Liverpool’s squad, and wants to bring him to the club in the summer. It has also been claimed that Klopp thinks Dembele could “light up Anfield” with his ability.

Who?

Gleison Bremer, Torino centre-back.

Where?

Italian news outlet Tuttomercato Web .

What?

According to the report, Liverpool are one of the clubs expressing an interest in signing Bremer this summer. The report states that Bayern Munich, Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur are all in the running to sign the centre-back.

A fee of around £25m has been quoted as the asking price for Bremer, with Torino not settling for anything less. It has also been claimed that Inter are the favourites to sign Bremer, with other players in that position said to be likely to leave.

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