As Liverpool face Villareal tonight in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final, they look to take another step in their quest for an unprecedented quadruple.
Liverpool have a 2-0 lead from the first leg thanks to an own goal from Pervis Estupinan and a Sadio Mane finish.
Ahead of tonight’s game at the Estadio de la Ceramica, we have rounded up the latest Liverpool transfer gossip.
Who?
Aurelien Tchouameni
Where?
Spanish publication AS
What?
According to AS, Tchouameni is going to cost £59m to prise away from Monaco in the summer window. AS have hinted that this valuation is a stumbling block for Real Madrid, who are reluctant to pay such a fee for a midfielder. They will hope that the player and his agent will force Monaco to reduce such demands.
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The ECHO recently reported that Tchouameni fits the profile of the player the Reds view as being able to add to the squad in terms of age, versatility and physical attributes. He would be a key part of Klopp’s gradual evolution of the squad to fill the engine room with younger talent after signing a new contract last week. Real Madrid have been viewed as favourites to sign the Frenchman, so this development will be welcome news to Liverpool fans.
Who?
Declan Rice
Where?
ESPN
What?
Despite previous interest in the West Ham and England midfielder, ESPN are reporting that Liverpool are unlikely to chase his signature this summer. Manchester City and Chelsea are also likely to step away from attempts to secure his acquisition, leaving Manchester United with a free run at the midfielder.
Rice has had another excellent season and has led West Ham to the Europa League semi-finals. He also came third in the FWA Footballer of the Year vote last week and the Hammers have put a £100m plus price tag on his head.
Who?
Konrad Laimer
Where?
Kicker
What?
According to Kicker, Liverpool are chasing RB Leipzig midfielder Konrad Laimer. However, they face competition from Tottenham, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund who are also interested in the 24-year-old. Laimer’s contract with RB Leipzig is set to expire at the end of the 2022/23 season and there are question marks over whether he will sign a new deal.
The Austrian has excelled for the German side this season, racking up five goals and six assists across 38 appearances. His performances have been key to Leipzig’s run to the Europa League semi-final where they hold a slender 1-0 lead over Rangers ahead of the second leg at Ibrox this Thursday.
