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Mar 1, 2025, 07:02 PM ET

Liverpool have identified Brighton's Carlos Baleba as the ideal candidate to add to Arne Slot's midfield, while Chelsea are scouting Rafael Leão.

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Brighton's Carlos Baleba is being strongly linked with a move to Liverpool. Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesTRENDING RUMORS

- Liverpool are keeping tabs on Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba ahead of a possible attempt to sign him in the summer, according to Football Insider.

Chelsea have also been linked to the Cameroon international, and the report says Liverpool will look to move quickly on him so there's no chance of the transfer falling through -- like it did with Martín Zubimendi last summer.

- Chelsea are carrying out surveys with people close to AC Milan winger Rafael Leão, according to Calciomercato, although they add that any discussions about a possible transfer are in their infancy.

Bayern boss Vincent Kompany is a big admirer of the Dutchman after they worked together at Anderlecht, and he tried to sign him while at Burnley.

- Despite Kevin De Bruyne being linked with a move to MLS or Saudi Arabia when his Manchester City contract expires this summer, The Mirror says that the 34-year-old's desire to play at the 2026 World Cup could see him accept a reduced role in Pep Guardiola's squad.

The 25-year-old has also previously been linked with various Serie A clubs, most notably AS Roma.

OTHER RUMORS

- Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal have been told that any offer for Alexander Isak will need to be in the £120m range.

(Give Me Sport)

- AS Monaco striker Lamine Camara is being scouted by the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea.
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