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Mark Wakefield

Liverpool 'plan' £50m double Hoffenheim transfer as Christopher Nkunku asking price increases

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 club's only signing in January with the Reds agreeing a £49m deal with Porto to bring the Colombia international to Anfield.

But with the season’s conclusion drawing near, rumours over possible summer transfer deals are beginning to intensify.

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And 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.

Who?

David Raum, Hoffenheim defender.

Where?

Sport Bild, via Sport Witness .

What?

According to the report, Liverpool are one of a number of “interested parties” who are considering signing Raum this summer, including four other clubs from England.

The 24-year-old only signed for Hoffenheim last summer on a free transfer, after his contract at Greuther Fürth expired, but he could be on the move again.

The left-back already has three goals and 13 assists to his name this season and if he does leave, Hoffenheim could be willing to do business for £25m.

Who?

Christopher Nkunku, RB Leipzig midfielder.

Where?
French news outlet L’Equipe.

What?

According to the report, Leipzig have set a sizable asking price for any club wishing to sign Nkunku this summer.

Liverpool have previously been credited with an interest in the 24-year-old, as have the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, PSG, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

But it has been said that Leipzig will not sell Nkunku even if a club offers £85m this summer.

Who?

Christoph Baumgartner, Hoffenheim midfielder.

Where?

Sport BIld .

What?

According to the report, Liverpool are expressing an interest in signing Baumgartner this summer.

The Reds were first linked with the 22-year-old last year after he impressed with Austria at the European Championships. And it has now been claimed that Liverpool have a “huge” interest in acquiring Baumgartner’s services but may have to compete with other clubs such as Manchester United, Leicester City and Sevilla.

Baumgartner also reportedly has a release clause in his Hoffenheim contract worth around £25m, having only signed a new deal last summer.

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