The transfer window is heating up as Liverpool's Premier League rivals move to secure signings for the upcoming season.
Manchester United reportedly want to sign a new first-choice goalkeeper this summer. Figures at the Old Trafford club have decided a new starting goalkeeper is essential amid doubts over David de Gea's future.
Kylian Mbappe's future at Paris Saint-Germain is once again up in the air, reportedly placing Real Madrid on red alert. The superstar forward reportedly wants to leave the French champions this summer.
And below, we have taken a look at the latest news relating to Liverpool’s main competitors ahead of the new campaign.
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Declan Rice
Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of signing their No. 1 target, Declan Rice, after agreeing a deal in principle with West Ham worth £105m.
That’s according to the Daily Mail, which is reporting that Arsenal's offer proposed that the guaranteed portion of the fee be paid over the course of four years. While West Ham ideally want the cash paid in two instalments by the start of 2025.
However, the report further claims that the issue is being described as minor and not a point that will see the deal collapse, with both clubs now working towards reaching an agreement rather than haggling over the price.
Manchester City took the decision to walk away from a move for the England international on Wednesday morning, further strengthening the Gunners' position.
Also tonight, the Athletic's David Ornstein tweeted an account of how the deal is progressing, including claims around the huge fee involved: "Arsenal have agreed a fee with West Ham to sign Declan Rice. #AFC made £100m + £5m add-ons offer for 24yo England midfielder last night & that has been accepted. Record for British player. Clubs now working to resolve payment terms".
James Maddison
Leicester City midfielder James Maddison is reportedly closing in on a move to Tottenham Hotspur.
That is according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, who reports Maddison has completed the first part of his medical, and Spurs are expected to confirm a £40m deal with the Foxes for the England international.
Maddison, who was linked with a move to Liverpool earlier this year, is one of many players expected to leave the King Power after Leicester's relegation to the Sky Bet Championship.
Dominik Szoboszlai
RB Leipzig are unlikely to see a club pay the reported £60m to £70m release clause for Dominik Szoboszlai and are 'resigned' to losing their star man this summer.
The ECHO reported on Wednesday afternoon that Liverpool are looking into a deal for Szoboszlai as they continue assessing options for their midfield rebuild. It's understood a meeting has taken place with Szoboszlai's Hungarian-based representatives, EM Sports Management, as Liverpool continue to explore what is possible this summer.
However, the Chronicle is now reporting that Newcastle have scouted Szoboszlai and remain among the favourites for his signature, but there are doubts over whether the Hungarian's release clause, which is due to expire on July 1st, will be acted upon by United or any other side.
