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Hannah Pinnock

Liverpool 'step up' interest in Barcelona star as race to sign £83m midfielder takes twist

As the end of the season approaches, transfer speculation is growing as most clubs look at how they can improve their squads this summer. But for Liverpool, attention remains firmly on silverware with the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup all still up for grabs.

Jurgen Klopp's side kept their quadruple hopes alive with a 3-2 win in their FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City on Saturday, with another showpiece at Wembley against Chelsea lined up next month.

However, transfer rumours are still making the headlines as names across Europe continue to be linked with a move to Merseyside. The Reds have already strengthened this year with the addition of Luis Diaz from Porto, but who else could they add to their ranks?

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Here's a round-up of all the latest Liverpool transfer gossip.

Who?

Gavi

Where?

SPORT

What?

Barcelona are still sweating over the future of starlet Gavi, as he is still yet to sign a new deal with the club. Despite ongoing negotiations, he hasn't put pen to paper on a new contract to extend his stay at the Camp Nou.

Liverpool continue to be linked with the 17-year-old and reports from Spain suggest they have 'stepped up' their interest in the midfielder. Outlet SPORT claim interest from Merseyside has intensified, despite the expectation the player will commit his future to Barcelona.

The Reds, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are all said to have sounded out the possibility of signing Gavi, with his £41million release clause appealing to clubs across the continent.

Who?

Aurelien Tchouameni

Where?

Gazzetta dello Sport

What?

Liverpool will face even more competition if they're to sign Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, according to reports from Italy.

The Reds have been identified as one of a number of clubs already vying for the 22-year-old, who will likely depart the Ligue 1 side this summer. Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester United have also been named as potential destinations.

Now, Gazzetta dello Sport suggest AC Milan could go all out to sign Tchouameni amid their €1bn (£830m) takeover. Real Madrid reportedly lead the race, but beating other European giants to his signature would represent a huge step forward for the Serie A giants.

Tchouameni is reportedly set to cost any potential suitors £83m this summer, but he's been tipped to become one of the best young midfielders in Europe.

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Who?

Karim Adeyemi

Where?

Fabrizio Romano

What?

RB Salzburg are set to sign Karim Adeyemi's replacement, according to reports. The young striker has been linked with a number of clubs, including Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

He's expected to be on the move this summer but, despite earlier reports Dortmund were close to signing the 20-year-old, an agreement is yet to be reached and the race remains open. Salzburg are said to be lining up his replacement.

Fabrizio Romano claims a deal to sign Brazilian striker Fernando from Shakhtar Donetsk is in it's 'final stages'. Although, he adds Dortmund are still pushing to get a deal over the line.

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