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Nevertheless, there is a lot of work to be done on Slot's squad, with the latest reports suggesting two familiar names are part of the plans.

Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds today.

Milos Kerkez and Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth)

The Athletic's transfer expert David Ornstein has claimed Liverpool is in the race to sign Bournemouth duo Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez this summer.

Both players have been linked with moves to Anfield, with the Reds likely to be in the market for a new left-back and center-back this summer, even with Van Dijk set to sign a new contract.

Speaking on NBC Sports on Sunday (via TeamTalk), Ornstein said: “I think they’re in the mix for Dean Huijsen at Bournemouth, the center-half, Milos Kerkez, the left-back at Bournemouth.

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Kerkez looks to be the ideal fit at left-back, while Huijsen looks destined for big things, and at just 20, he's still got so much development to come.

The only concern with the latter is his interest in Real Madrid, meaning Liverpool could end up with another player who might end up heading to the Bernabeu at some point in the future

Speaking of which...

Arda Guler and Alexis Mac Allister (Real Madrid and Liverpool)

Real Madrid has its sights set on Alexis Mac Allister, and could offer Arda Guler in exchange as part of a deal to sign the Liverpool midfielder, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.

A potential move to the Bernabeu was addressed by Mac Allister's father last week when it was insisted that the Argentine is happy at Anfield at the moment.

This latest report though suggests Mac Allister is of interest to the Spanish giant, who could offer Guler as part of a deal, with the Turkish international having struggled for opportunities in Madrid.

Liverpool.com says: One thing's for certain - Dominik Szoboszlai would not be happy with this deal