Liverpool transfer news LIVE – Jordan Henderson latest, Fabinho £40m bid, Thiago Alcantara claim

Liverpool sporting director Jörg Schmadtke has reportedly had his eye on Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Manu Kone.

German journalist Christian Falk tells Caughtoffside: “Jörg Schmadtke made it clear that it will not happen between Liverpool and Micky van de Ven.”

“At Liverpool, Jürgen Klopp says what he wants on the market and Schmadkte makes plans from that.

“We’ve talked about Manu Kone before, for example. He sustained a knee injury at the European Under-21 Championship so it will be some time yet as he cannot pass medical tests at the moment. So that could be a topic that will be of interest to English clubs like Liverpool.

“Schmadtke keeps an eye on him. So those are things in the background that Schmadtke is currently doing.”

According to a report from Spain, Barcelona are considering a surprise move of re-signing Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara.

Sport report that Liverpool are not keen on selling the Spain international this summer but are willing to listen to any reasonable offers for him. However, they also claim that Barcelona manager Xavi is showing interest in Thiago due to the midfielder’s versatility in the middle of the pitch.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta hinted at Xavi’s desire to sign a midfielder in a recent interview with Mundo Deportivo. He said: “Xavi says we’re going to the Champions League and that if we strengthen the team with some reinforcements it’ll almost become a must.”

According to The Times, Al-Ittihad will approach Liverpool with a £40m offer for Fabinho, with the Mail reporting that the Reds are awaiting an offer from the Saudi Professional League club.

While journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that negotiations are taking place between Liverpool midfielder Fabinho and Al Ittihad. However, Romano also reports that no deal has yet been agreed and no official offer has been submitted to Liverpool.

Fabinho was again a key player for Jürgen Klopp last season, making 49 appearances in all competitions. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool would be willing to let him leave this summer.

According to the Daily Mail, Caoimhin Kelleher has emerged as a target for Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The report claims the 24-year-old Liverpool goalkeeper wants to play football regularly and is worth around £20million. The Republic of Ireland international has made just 21 appearances for the Reds senior team.

The Mail’s report also states that Wolves are interested in Jose Sa from Nottingham Forest and are looking for alternatives should they sell the Portuguese manager, which is why they are interested in Kelleher.

Tottenham Hotspur ‘like’ Liverpool target Levi Colwill and could switch for Chelsea defender

Colwill has attracted interest from a number of clubs including Liverpool. However, it remains to be seen whether his current club will be willing to approve a sale.

Should Chelsea actually decide to sell, there will be no shortage of applicants. The Evening Standard has stated that Spurs admire the centre-back. It adds that a move by Micky van de Ven “could collapse”.

Liverpool are still awaiting an official statement for Jordan Henderson as speculation over the captain’s future intensifies.

The Reds star is mulling an offer from Saudi pro-league club Al Ettifaq, who are now mentored by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, and reports Wednesday night suggest Henderson is now leaning towards a shock move to the Middle East .

Despite claims the England international’s future could be settled before Jurgen Klopp’s side fly to Germany for a pre-training camp in the Black Forest on Saturday, ECHO understand Liverpool have not yet been contacted by any club in Saudi Arabia about their captain from Thursday morning.

And until an offer arrives for their longtime captain, the Reds are planning life with Henderson in their ranks. There is no interest within the club in losing a player of Henderson’s importance ahead of a crucial season.

Read the latest on Jordan Henderson from our Reds reporter Paul Gorst here.

Good morning and welcome to our LIVE Liverpool transfer blog for Friday 14th July.

Stay with us throughout the day as we bring you the latest updates on Jordan Henderson and Fabinho’s Anfield futures.

The Reds captain is linked with a stunning Steven Gerrard reunion at Saudo Pro League club Al Ettifaq. Meanwhile, Fabinho is also being linked with a summer move to the Middle East, with former Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo trying to lure the midfielder to Al-Ittihad.

Back in the Premier League, goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher is reportedly in his sights as Wolverhampton Wanderers risk losing their No 1 stopper Jose Sa.

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