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    Liverpool eye Jarrod Bowen transfer as Jurgen Klopp looks to boost forward options with West ham star

    LIVERPOOL are targeting a transfer for West Ham ace Jarrod Bowen, according to reports. Jurgen Klopp wants to bolster his attacking line this summer.
    Jarrod Bowen is on Liverpool’s transfer wish list this summerCredit: Kevin Quigley-The Daily Mail
    And the Liverpool Echo state the Reds did not deny rumours linking them with the former Hull star.
    Bowen, 24, appears to be the ideal target for the 2019-20 Premier League champions who will be looking to wrestle back the trophy from Manchester City next season.
    He managed eight goals and five assists as he appeared in all 38 league games last term.
    In fact, West Ham won six and drew one when Bowen found the net.
    Bowen would be unlikely to start regularly at Anfield with Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Diogo Jota ahead in the pecking order.
    But Klopp knows the value of having Bowen in his squad and at his disposal as they hope to challenge on various fronts.
    However, it would likely take a significant bid for West Ham to sell the former Hereford youngster.
    The Hammers paid £22million for Bowen in January 2020, tying him down on a five-and-a-half-year contract.
    And his stellar form – one of the standout performers in an impressive season at the London Stadium – means he is one of the club’s top assets.

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    Any Bowen transfer would also only happen if Xherdan Shaqiri or Divock Origi left Liverpool.
    The two forwards are both deemed surplus to requirements on Merseyside but the club have not received suitable offers for them at this stage in the transfer window.
    Contrary to recent reports, the Echo add Lazio have not made contact regarding Shaqiri while there have been no serious talks over Origi.
    Liverpool are waiting to sell Xherdan Shaqiri and Divock Origi this summerCredit: Reuters
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    Liverpool keeper Alisson set to sign bumper new contract until 2026 ‘with just finishing touches left to finalise’

    BRAZIL star Alisson is reportedly in the late stages of sealing a contract extension that will see him remain with Liverpool until June 2026. Football expert Fabrizio Romano claims news of the goalkeeper’s new five-year deal is due to be confirmed in the coming weeks. 
    Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is reportedly set to finalise a contract extension with the clubCredit: Getty
    Alisson is thought to be highly regarded by Anfield boss Jurgen KloppCredit: AFP
    It is thought the Reds stopper, 28, will put pen to paper on his new contract once all the relevant details are finalised. 
    And the Athletic reports Alisson’s compatriot Fabinho is expected to sign a new deal with the side who are due to play Bundesliga outfit Mainz in a pre-season friendly on July 23. 
    The news comes amid speculation of contract talks for England midfield star Jordan Henderson slowing down in recent weeks. 
    The Anfield captain has entered the last two years of his £140,000-a-week contract at the club. 
    Alisson, 28, who made two appearances for Brazil at the Copa America this year, is thought to be highly regarded by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. 
    The Brazil ace played an instrumental role in Liverpool’s title win in the 2019-20 season helping Klopp’s side win their first-ever Prem crown. 
    And the keeper kept 15 clean sheets in 29 top-flight appearances with his club losing just three league games in the league. 
    And although the stopper made some high-profile errors during losses to Man City and Leicester, the player kept 15 clean sheets in 42 games for the Reds last term. 

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    Alisson began his senior playing career at Brazilian club Internacional in 2013 before sealing a £6.4million move to Roma in 2016. 
    And the player made a sensational 2018 summer switch to Merseyside for £66.8m beating the world-record £32.6m Juventus paid to Parma for Gianluigi Buffon. 
    At the time Alisson was hailed by pundits in Italy as one of the best goalkeepers in Serie A having saved around 79 per cent of shots in the 2017-18 season. 
    Alisson kept 15 clean sheets in 42 appearances for Liverpool across all competitions last termCredit: Getty
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    Youri Tielemans ‘wants £64m Liverpool transfer this summer with Jurgen Klopp ready to meet Leicester’s valuation’

    YOURI TIELEMANS is rumoured to be considering a Leicester City exit with reports that the Belgian is eyeing a switch to Liverpool.The Daily Mail claims the Foxes are pushing for a minimum of £64million from the Anfield club for the midfielder who has two years left on his contract. 
    Leicester City’s Youri Tielemans is believed to be a summer transfer target for LiverpoolCredit: Ian Hodgson – Daily Mail
    It is thought Reds boss Jurgen Klopp sees the player as an ideal replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum, who departed for PSG on a free transfer.
    Tielemans, 24, enjoyed a trophy-winning season with Brendan Rodgers’ side last term, helping them to an FA Cup win. 
    The Belgian buried a superb long-range shot during the Foxes’ 1-0 defeat of Chelsea in the contest’s final. 
    Tielemans earned a man of the match award for helping his club win their first-ever FA Cup. 
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    And he netted six goals and provided four assists in 38 Premier League games with the Foxes finishing fifth and a point behind Chelsea.
    However, the player had a goalless run in the four games he appeared in for Belgium at Euro 2020.
    And the team were beaten by eventual tournament winners Italy in the quarter-finals. 
    Tielemans began his senior playing career at Anderlecht at the age of 16, where he enjoyed a four-season spell from 2013 to 2017 
    The midfielder spent two seasons at Monaco before sealing a January 2019 loan move to the Foxes 
    And the move was made permanent as part of a four-year deal for a fee of around £32million in July that year.
    The allure of competing for a Prem title and a possible Champions League trophy is thought to be a draw for the Belgium star. 
    And Liverpool, who finished third in the top tier last term, will be looking to reclaim the league title as well as Europe’s biggest club prize next season. 

    Meanwhile, Leicester could be set to lose Tieleman’s team-mate James Maddison. 
    The midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal this summer.
    And some reports claim the Coventry-born player is a number one transfer target for the Gunners. 
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    Brentford want Liverpool’s forgotten man Harry Wilson in £10m transfer swoop for Premier League debut

    BRENTFORD are ready to bid for Liverpool’s forgotten man Harry Wilson and throw him a Premier League lifeline.The new boys will offer around £10million for the Welsh midfielder, who can leave Anfield permanently this summer after several seasons out on loan.
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    Wilson could be on his way to join up with newly-promoted BrentfordCredit: Rex
    Wilson, 24, is back from a year at Cardiff and he is wanted by several other Championship outfits, headed by Swansea.
    But the chance of top-flight football at the Bees is now on the radar — although it would probably be a fight for survival.
    Wilson could wait to find out if foreign interest becomes more positive. He needs the right stage at this time.
    Liverpool would let him go as they do their annual review of the squad and the emergence of Harvey Elliott has pushed him further away from the first team.
    Brentford were finally promoted to the Premier League at the end of last season through the play-offs.
    Thomas Frank’s side beat Swansea City 2-0 at Wembley Stadium in the final to reach the top flight.
    It is the first time Brentford will compete in England’s premier division since 1947.
    The achievement also put to bed memories of 12 months earlier when the team were beaten by local rivals Fulham in the final.

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    Along with Liverpool man Wilson, Brentford have been linked with a move for Nottingham Forest centre-back Joe Worrall.
    They will have to beat Burnley for his signature, but are now firmly in the race.
    It is believed that Forest will entertain offers of around £10million for Worrall, who has three years left on his contract.
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    Danish Euro hero Damsgaard’s transfer price set by Sampdoria as Tottenham prepare to battle Liverpool & Juventus for ace

    MIKKEL DAMSGAARD, Denmark’s breakout star at Euro 2020, has had his transfer price set by Sampdoria amid interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.Tottenham, Liverpool and Barcelona and Juventus are all reportedly interested in signing the 21-year-old winger this summer.
    Damsgaard has been one of the surprise stars of Euro 2020Credit: PA
    But they will have to fork out a big transfer fee if they are to prize him away from the Serie A side.
    According to La Gazetta dello Sport, Sampdoria have set Damsgaard’s price at £34million.
    It comes after the Danes reached the semi-finals of Euro 2020 before being eliminated by England.
    And Damsgaard was a key figure in helping them make it to the last four.
    The youngster netted the opener in his country’s must-win group game against Russia which they went on to win 4-1.
    He then also scored a sensational free-kick in their semi-final clash with Gareth Southgate’s men, before eventually being knocked out after extra time.
    Damsgaard was given his chance in Denmark’s starting XI in tragic circumstances after Christian Eriksen collapsed in their opening match against Finland.

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    The Inter Milan midfielder suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch in Copenhagen but was stabilised and subsequently released from hospital.
    And Damsgaard made Eriksen proud by performing superbly for the Danes, guiding them to their first semi-final in a major tournament since they won the Euros back in 1992.
    Spurs are interested in bringing Damsgaard to the club as they look to add to their squad following the arrival of new manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
    Liverpool are also hoping to add some fresh faces to their side after a disappointing defence of their Premier League title last season.
    Meanwhile, European giants Barcelona and Juventus will be wanting to be more competitive in the Champions League in the 2021-22 campaign as neither made it past the last 16 in the previous season.
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    Liverpool ‘very interested’ in transfer swoop for Portugal’s ex-Swansea flop Renato Sanches with ‘Lille ready to sell’

    LIVERPOOL are keeping tabs on Renato Sanches and Lille are open to selling the midfielder, reports suggest.Sanches stood out for the Ligue 1 outfit and played a major role in their shock championship triumph last season.
    Lille and Portugal star Renato Sanches has been linked with a move to Liverpool
    The 23-year-old also shone bright during Euro 2020 with Portugal and has reintroduced himself to the world stage following a hapless stint at Bayern Munich, which included a disastrous loan spell at Swansea.
    However, the midfielder’s recent performances have proven he has put the past behind him and is currently attracting interest from a host of Europe’s top bidders.
    According to L’Equipe, Liverpool are among the clubs who are “very interested” in the Portugal international.
    The same source suggests that Arsenal have joined the bidding war as manager Mikel Arteta is looking for someone to team up with Thomas Partey in the middle.
    This comes after Goal reported that Reds manager Jurgen Klopp has drawn a list of potential midfield targets, which includes Sanches as well as Borussia Monchengladbach’s Florian Neuhaus, Aston Villa’s John McGinn, Brighton’s Yves Bissouma and Ajax’s Ryan Gravenberch.
    Lille are reportedly ready to sell the Portuguese ace as they are looking to ‘reduce their workforce’.
    That is why they sold Boubakary Soumare to Leicester, Mike Maignan to AC Milan, Rominigue Kouame to Troyes and Adama Soumaoro to Bologna, while Jose Fonte was released.
    However, the French champions have proven in the past that they know how to get a large sum for their best players.

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    They saw Victor Osimhen move to Napoli for £69.8million and Nicolas Pepe joining Arsenal on a record £72m in the last two summer windows.
    Lille also sold Bissouma and Gunners ace Gabriel Magalhaes for £15.7m and £23.1m respectively.
    The same is expected to happen with Sanches, who could get the opportunity to come back to the Premier League and make up for his woeful stint at Swansea where he only managed 15 appearances.
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    Liverpool and Tottenham in Domenico Berardi transfer fight with Sassuolo winger impressing for Italy at Euro 2020

    LIVERPOOL and Tottenham are keeping tabs on Sassuolo star Domenico Berardi, reports suggest.Berardi enjoyed an impressive campaign in Serie A, which saw the Neroverdi finishing eighth in the table.
    Sassuolo star Domenico Berardi has been linked with Liverpool and TottenhamCredit: Getty
    The talented winger has also shone bright at Euro 2020, helping Italy advance to the competition’s semi-finals.
    According to Goal, the 26-year-old’s stunning displays have led to intense interest from Liverpool and Tottenham during the summer transfer window.
    Sassuolo understand that it will be difficult to hold on to the Italy international ahead of this coming season.
    But the Serie A outfit hope to maintain Berardi, whom they describe as their “symbol”.

    Sassuolo chief executive Giovanni Carnevali told Radio 24:”Berardi is our symbol, we have a deep bond with him.
    “He is doing extraordinary things. He has shown his values and the decisions over the years where he gave up on big clubs were not bad choices.
    “We hope to keep him. It is not easy to do, even with him.”

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    Berardi is not the only Sassuolo star who is standing out in Euro 2020 and has attracted interest from Europe’s top bidders.
    Manuel Locatelli has been a revelation for Italy and Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on the talented midfielder.
    Gunners manager Mikel Arteta is determined to sign a top player to link up with Thomas Partey in the middle of the park.
    However, the north Londoners are facing the prospect of an intense bidding war with Juventus, who are reportedly leading the race for the 23-year-old.

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    Renato Sanches says he is ‘waiting for invitation’ to join Arsenal as he responds to Gabriel’s transfer plea

    PORTUGAL star Renato Sanches has dropped a huge hint about his future after responding to Arsenal star Gabriel on Instagram.The former Bayern Munich midfielder said he was ‘waiting for an invitation’ to join the Gunners, leaving fans excited about a potential move.
    Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Renato Sanches, 23Credit: EPA
    Gabriel, 23, wants the Portugal international to join him at the EmiratesCredit: AFP
    Responding to a picture on Sanches’ Insta, Gabriel commented: “Come to Arsenal.”
    To which Sanches replied: “I’m wait for your invitation [sic].”
    The 23-year-old has become one of the hottest talents in Europe again after a tricky start to his professional career.
    Sanches burst onto the scene at Benfica in 2015-16, making 35 appearances in all competitions to help the Portuguese side win a league and cup double.
    His performances at domestic level saw him included in Portugal’s squad for Euro 2016, starting their historic win against France in the final.
    But Sanches struggled after the tournament, making just 17 league appearances at new club Bayern following a high-profile move.

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    An unsuccessful loan spell at Swansea followed – featuring just 12 times for the relegated Premier League side – before he was allowed to join Lille in August 2019.
    Despite making just 42 Ligue 1 appearances in two seasons at the French club due to injury, he has reinvented himself – inspiring them to a shock title triumph last term.
    Sanches’ form has seen him linked with a host of top European clubs – including Arsenal, who are said to be keeping tabs on the player.

    Former side Bayern and six-time European champions Liverpool are also rumoured to be interested in the youngster.
    The Gunners are reportedly monitoring several midfielders as they face losing Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka to Roma.
    The Premier League side have also been linked with Brighton star Yves Bissouma and Lyon talent Houssem Aouar.
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