Liverpool transfer news LIVE – Romeo Lavia latest, Arda Guler fee, Victor Osimhen claim

Rhys Williams is expected to leave Liverpool again this summer on loan.

ECHO understand several clubs are interested in the 22-year-old but Aberdeen are currently in the running for his signing.

Liverpool have close ties with the Scottish Premiership side and were impressed by the ease with which they were dealt with last summer when it came to Calvin Ramsay’s transfer to Anfield. Meanwhile, both clubs were pleased with the success of Leighton Clarkson’s loan move to the Dons last season.

Clarkson has since made a permanent move to Aberdeen and Williams could now follow in his former team-mate’s footsteps to Pittodrie.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to negotiate a deal with Leicester City for James Maddison this week, the Telegraph claims.

John Percy’s report said Maddison is a priority target for new Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham are now pushing hard to agree a transfer fee with relegated Leicester in the next few days.

The same article also claims that Leicester are asking up to £60m for the attacking midfielder and that Newcastle United are also eyeing the 26-year-old. However, the Magpies have since cooled their interest as they prepare to finalize the signing of Sandro Tonali from AC Milan.

Arsenal line up Monaco star Youssouf Fofana as an alternative to Declan Rice after West Ham rejected three offers for the England international.

That’s according to French publication L’Equipe, who report that the Gunners are battling Newcastle United and West Ham United for the midfielder. The Hammers are reportedly asking for a £100m transfer fee for Rice.

The 24-year-old has had a superb season at the French club and those impressive performances have sparked speculation linking him to a multitude of clubs across Europe.

And a May Daily Mail report claimed that one of the sides interested in his signature was Liverpool.

Fenerbahce prodigy Arda Guler has reportedly had a clause allowing him to leave for less than £15million after clocking up 1500 first-team minutes.

That’s according to the Mail, which reports that Liverpool, as well as Newcastle United and Manchester City, are well aware of his talent, while Ajax and Real Madrid have also been linked.

The ‘Turkish Messi’ has played 51 games in the last two seasons, scoring nine goals and providing 12 assists in all competitions.

Mohamed Salah’s winner against Manchester City in October was voted Liverpool’s goal of the season.

I think Darwin Nunez’s display against Real Madrid should be at the top of the list.

Liverpool have reportedly inquired about a potential deal for Romeo Lavia.

The ECHO have previously stated that the Southampton star is a player of interest for the Reds as they look to strengthen their midfield and it has been claimed that steps are now being taken with a view to a potential signing.

The Daily Mail claimed Liverpool have “pouted” the Saints over the 19-year-old and inquired about the “terms of a deal”.

Southampton are expected to ask in excess of £40million for the teenager.

Liverpool are said to be showing “strong” interest in Rennes winger Jeremy Doku.

The Belgian is reportedly linked with a move to Anfield two years ago and is reportedly back on the Reds’ radar.

It is claimed his current employers would not approve a sale for a fee of less than €50million (£42.8million).

Liverpool have announced that Luis Diaz will wear the number seven shirt from next season.

Diaz wore number 23 up until this point but has now adopted an iconic number previously worn by the likes of Luis Suarez and James Milner.

Fans who have already purchased next season’s home shirt with Diaz’s old number on the back will receive a refund and receive a new shirt with the Colombian’s new number.

Former Liverpool striker Robbie Keane has been appointed as the new manager of the Israel team Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Keane worked as Sam Allardyce’s assistant at Leeds United last season but failed to keep the Whites in the top flight.

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen continues to be linked with Liverpool.

A report emerged on Saturday afternoon that the Reds were one of three Premier League clubs in talks with the 24-year-old. Gazzetta Dello Sport issued an update on the situation, adding: ‘Important offers could be made in the coming days.’

The Italian publication add that the player is “very much appreciated” by Jurgen Klopp, although Liverpool want to examine “all aspects” of a possible deal before making any further interest in him.

Napoli are reportedly asking €180m (£153.9m) for their star striker.

Liverpool reportedly turned down the chance to sign Evan Ndicka before the centre-back’s recent move to AS Roma.

The Frenchman, who previously played for Eintracht Frankfurt, became a free agent this summer and ended up in Serie A.

Liverpool were among the clubs linked with Ndicka prior to the move, although ECHO clarified in March that the 23-year-old was not a player being stalked.

Speaking of the defender on the Here We Go podcast, Fabrizio Romano said the Reds were “offered” the player but decided “against” a deal.

Liverpool are reportedly close to signing Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram.

That was the latest update from Football Insider on Sunday, according to which the Reds are “strongly pushing” to reach an agreement for the Frenchman.

The above article adds that Liverpool sources are now “expecting” a deal to be finalized for the 22-year-old.

Roberto Firmino could become the youngest player to join the Premier League in Saudi Arabia.

The outgoing Liverpool striker is said to be “in talks” with Al-Ahli, with negotiations ongoing.

That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, who adds that the Saudi club are currently preparing medical tests in case Firmino gives the green light to join the club.

Jurgen Klopp has reportedly “ordered” Liverpool to approve a deal for Ryan Gravenberch.

The Bayern Munich midfielder will continue to be linked with the Reds after a challenging first season at Bayern Munich which saw the Dutchman’s first-team chances limited.

According to El Nacional, Klopp is trying to “exploit” the player’s situation after he is “convinced” Gravenberch will easily fit into the Reds’ system.

Liverpool have now uncovered their game plan for the 2023/2024 season.

Here are their first six Premier League games at Anfield and beyond;

Sunday 13 August v Chelsea (A) at 16:30

Saturday 19 August v Bournemouth (H) at 3pm

Saturday 26 August vs Newcastle United (A) at 3pm

Saturday 2 September v Aston Villa (H) at 3pm

Saturday 16 September vs Wolves (A) at 3pm

Saturday 23 September v West Ham (H) at 3pm

*Subject to change due to TV/broadcast schedules.

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