Liverpool transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest from Anfield
Tuesday, July 17
No Alisson offer
Liverpool have denied making a £62million bid for Alisson this afternoon.
The Roma shot-stopper has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield this summer after an impressive season in Serie A.
News broke of Liverpool’s apparent movement this afternoon, with respected Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claiming the Reds had launched an official bid.
The Sky Sports Italy reporter had fans on Merseyside excited, while many credible organisations followed suit, also claiming Liverpool had made an offer.
However, the British version of Sky Sports is now playing down the reports.
The news outlet claims Liverpool have now denied making a move for Alisson this week.
Paulo Dybala battle
Liverpool and Manchester City are in a two-horse race to sign Juventus star Paulo Dybala, according to the bookies.
The Juventus ace looks set to leave Italy following Cristiano Ronaldo’s mega-money arrival, and Ladbrokes make the two Premier League giants 10/11 apiece to strike a deal.
“Dybala has no doubt fallen down the Juve pecking order following Ronaldo’s arrival, but that could pave the way for a shock move to England and right now we can’t split City and Liverpool as potential suitors,” said Alex Apati of Ladbrokes.
Liverpool has been talked of as his most likely destination, with Jurgen Klopp’s side said to have contacted Juventus chief Giuseppe Marotta.
But Italian agent Pasquale Gallo reckons Juventus fans need not worry about the former Palermo ace potentially jumping ship.
“Liverpool wants Dybala, but you should not care because Paulo and CR7 together have genius and power,” Gallo told Italian outlet Tutto Mercato Web. “I trust the ability of a company that is doing things that will remain in the history of Juventus, I cannot but be confident.”
Alisson deal close
Liverpool are in advanced talks with Roma regarding a deal for Alisson Becker, claims Gianluca Di Marzio.
The Reds have made an offer which would net Roma a cool £62m (€70m) for the 25-year-old goalkeeper.
And it seems as though it is a matter of time before they will cough up another £4m (€5m) to meet Roma’s asking price.
Di Marzio says Liverpool and Roma are getting close to reaching an agreement for Alisson.
And the Brazilian has apparently already spoken to Jurgen Klopp, who is eager to replace Loris Karius.
News of Liverpool advancing towards a deal will come as a huge blow to fellow suitors Chelsea and Real Madrid.
Nabil Fekir hope?
Jurgen Klopp may change his mind on Nabil Fekir after the playmaker helped France win the World Cup, it has been claimed.
The Reds are understood to have pulled the deal on medical grounds with Fekir being plagued by issues over the years.
However, the Daily Mirror say Liverpool could change their mind on the France international because of his displays for his country at the World Cup.
The player was used as an impact substitute in Russia and gave Didier Deschamps’ side a different edge in their attack.
Fekir was restricted to cameo roles but impressed when he came on, retaining the ball well.
Liverpool remain on the lookout for a new No 10 to replace Philippe Coutinho, who quit for Barcelona back in January.
And the Daily Mirror suggest they may look to renegotiate terms with Fekir now his involvement at the World Cup is over.
Liverpool could look to pay the fee over the length of his contract to make the deal happen.