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Latest Liverpool transfer news and gossip including updates on Mohammed Kudus, Matthijs de Ligt, Murillo, Arne Slot, Mohamed Salah, Alisson Becker and more

Welcome to the ECHO's live Liverpool transfer blog as we navigate Arne Slot's maiden summer as Reds boss.

Links with a number of potential targets have been made in recent weeks, with Anthony Gordon grabbing the headlines over the past week.

Liverpool held talks with Newcastle regarding the winger last week but it seems their interest was not overriding.

Meanwhile, the Reds have reportedly enquired about Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt amid speculation that Manchester United are in the market for his signature.

Any hopes of potentially landing Bayern teammate Joshua Kimmich have seemingly been boosted by the rumour that Fulham star Joao Palhinha is closing in on a move to Bavaria, and thereby edging the German out of the squad.

The Reds have also been connected with interest in West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus.

Stay up to date with the latest Liverpool news in the ECHO's live blog below.

Mark Wakefield

Federico Chiesa update

Liverpool have learnt a potential asking price for Juventus star Federico Chiesa.

The Reds have been linked with a move for the Italy international in recent months, with the forward starring for his country at Euro 2024.

Federico Chiesa has been linked with a move to Liverpool (Image: Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)

Mark Wakefield

Liverpool confirm eight players for first day of pre-season

Liverpool have confirmed that eight players will return for the first day of pre-season training today.

Jarell Quansah, Conor Bradley, Kostas Tsimikas, Curtis Jones, Caoimhin Kelleher, Stefan Bajcetic, Sepp van den Berg and Owen Beck will all be at the AXA Training Centre today for their first day of pre-season training.

Other members of the squad will gradually make their return to Merseyside over the course of the summer.

Curtis Jones and Jarell Quansah of Liverpool (Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Mark Wakefield

Leny Yoro update

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Leny Yoro remains committed to signing for Real Madrid as a priority.

The Lille defender is thought to be waiting for the Ligue 1 club and the Spanish giants to agree a financial package and he has informed Los Blancos that he will not extend his deal.

Liverpool remain interested but they are reportedly just hoping for the Yoro deal to fall through.

Lille centre-back Leny Yoro (Image: ANP via Getty Images)

Mark Wakefield

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia update

Liverpool may have to set a new transfer record if they want to land Georgia sensation Khvicha Kvaratskhelia this summer.

Kvaratskhelia has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield, with his father even suggesting he surpasses the legendary Salah in terms of ability.

Speaking to Calcio Napoli 24, Kvaratskhelia's dad said: "It's a wonderful comparison because Salah is a great footballer who has done extraordinary things with Liverpool and Egypt.

"But we like Khvicha more.

For me, he is because I'm the father, but hearing it from others fills me with pride."

Euro 2024 star and Liverpool Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has a big price tag (Image: Marco Canoniero/Getty Images)

Mark Wakefield

Latest Liverpool transfer gossip

All the latest around Liverpool's summer transfer window as Arne Slot prepares for his first campaign in England.

There are updates on Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong and Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich.

MORE HERE.

Netherlands and Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong is believed to have had 'direct contact' with Liverpool boss Arne Slot around a move to Anfield this summer.

(Image: Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Mark Wakefield

Philippe Coutinho transfer lined up

Former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho is reportedly very close to sealing a transfer to his boyhood club, Vasco da Gama.

According to The Telegraph's John Percy, the 32-year-old will be sent out on loan to the club that developed him prior to his first big transfer to Inter.

It is understood that the switch is welcomed by all parties, as Unai Emery does not see him in his plans at Villa Park.

Philippe Coutinho in action for Qatari club Al Duhail (Image: Noushad Thekkayil/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Isaac Johnson

Liverpool get green light to sign £70m defender

Nottingham Forest defender Murillo has left the door open for a move to Liverpool.

The centre-back has admitted a move to Anfield interests him, having initially planned to use Forest as a shop window.

He told the Benja Me Mucho podcast:

“I had the dream of playing in the Premier League and I had that thought.

De Ligt still has three years left on his Bayern deal but is thought to be unsettled by the lack of assurance of being a regular starter.

(Image: Christof Stache/AFP via Getty Images.)

Isaac Johnson

Welcome

Morning Reds and welcome to today's live Liverpool transfer blog.

Let's get straight into the latest updates from overnight.


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