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Hannah Pinnock

Real Madrid could hijack Liverpool transfer move as £38m striker deadline set

Premier League action returns this weekend as Liverpool host Watford on Saturday afternoon in a bid to leapfrog Manchester City in the table before their visit to Burnley.

The Reds remain in contention for all competitions this season and one thing that has made it possible is their exceptional squad depth, helped by the arrival of Luis Diaz from Porto in January. The Colombia international has already impressed in his short time with the club so far.

And with the summer transfer window approaching, attention is already turning to how Jurgen Klopp could improve this ranks further, with rumours starting to dominate the headlines.

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So here's a round-up of all the latest Liverpool transfer news and reports rom around the globe.

Who?

Jude Bellingham

Where?

AS

What?

Liverpool are among a number of clubs rumoured to be interested in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham. The 18-year-old has taken the Bundesliga by storm and has earned admirers from across the continent.

It's one name Liverpool fans would love to see arrive at Anfield at some point, but other clubs are already planning their move. And, according to Spanish outlet AS, Real Madrid have identified Bellingham as their Luka Modric replacement.

The article suggests the La Liga giants are looking to offer the 36-year-old Croatia captain a contract extension, which will see him through to the end of the 2022/23 season, but they are targeting Bellingham as his successor the summer after next.

Manchester United and Manchester City are among the English clubs to also be linked with a move for the England international, but according to AS, the 'good relationship' between Real and Dortmund will aid negotiations.

Who?

Carlos Soler

Where?

GolsMedia

What?

Liverpool are among the clubs interested in Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler, according to reports from Spain.

Outlet GolsMedia suggests the Reds, Juventus and an unnamed Spanish club are monitoring his situation as they consider a move. The 25-year-old is out of contract in 2023 and Valencia are said to be desperate to tie him down to a new deal.

The report suggests negotiations are entering their 'final phase' as it will be down to the player to decide whether he wants to accept the club's offer, but he will be aware of the 'important' proposals he has on the table.

Liverpool have reportedly followed the Spain international in recent years and made 'firm contact' with Soler's camp last year, but the deal did not advance.

Who?

Karim Adeyemi

Where?

Bild

What?

Karim Adeyemi's move to Borussia Dortmund is by no means set in stone, if reports from Germany are anything to go by. The 20-year-old striker has been linked with clubs across the continent in recent months, but it is the Bundesliga outfit who lead the race for his signature.

However, German outlet Bild claims RB Salzburg have set a 'difficult' deadline of April 17 [Easter Sunday] for a deal to be wrapped up. It has been suggested frustration is growing as Dortmund are yet to meet their €45 million (£38million) asking price, despite reports saying they've agreed personal terms with the player.

Liverpool are among the clubs also rumoured to be interested in Adeyemi, as well as Barcelona and Manchester City.

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