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Mark Wakefield

Liverpool 'favourites' to sign Youri Tielemans as Aurelien Tchouameni transfer 'inevitable'

There is still time left for Liverpool to make some last-minute deals in the January transfer window.

Liverpool have already completed the signing of Luis Diaz before Monday’s deadline, but that hasn’t stopped them from being linked with potentially more new additions.

A host of players have already been tipped to potentially move to Anfield before the window closes at the end of this month.

Here, we take a lookout 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?

Youri Tielemans, Leicester City midfielder.

Where?

Spanish news outlet Nacional .

What?

According to the report, Tielemans has rejected Leicester’s latest contract offer amid apparent interest from Liverpool.

The Reds have been linked with the Belgium international since last summer, as have a host of other clubs including Manchester United, Manchester City, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, and Barcelona.

The report adds that Tielemans is likely to leave Leicester at the end of the season, with Liverpool the most likely destination.

It has also been claimed that Jurgen Klopp has requested that Liverpool make a move to bring Tielemans to Anfield in the summer.

Tielemans’ current deal with Leicester is set to expire in the summer of 2023.

Who?

Aurelien Tchouameni, Monaco midfielder.

Where?
French news outlet RMC Sport .

What?

According to the report, a move for Tchouameni to Liverpool is 'inevitable' this summer.

The report states that the Ligue 1 side are yet to set a price for the 22-year-old but he could be on the move in the summer.

As well as Liverpool, a host of clubs from across Europe have been linked with signing Tchouameni.

Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Barcelona and Juventus have all been credited with an interest.

It has also been claimed that Tchouameni’s valuation by Monaco could be in the region of €60m to €100m (£50m to £83m).

Who?

Denis Zakaria, Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder.

Where?

Sky Sports Italy, via Football Italia .

What?

According to the report, Juventus are in talks to sign Zakaria this month amid apparent interest from Liverpool.

The Reds have been linked with Zakaria over the past few months, with the player’s contract set to expire at the end of the season.

It has also been claimed that Juve have warned Gladbach to accept their offer for Zakaria now, or risk them signing him for free in the summer.

The report states that Juventus have offered €5m plus €2m in add-ons for the Switzerland international.

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