Liverpool latest: £69m transfer chase intensifies as Reds stand to rake in Man City fortune

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The Morocco sensation already had admirers before the World Cup but has thrust himself onto virtually every top club's radar with his displays this summer, with Real Madrid and PSG among them.City appear to be no exception after Spanish daily Marca reported the club are firmly in contention for his signature as well. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageThe Argentinian found it difficult to replicate his earlier form while playing under Arne Slot last season.

Yet City's involvement in the race for his services constitutes another significant hurdle the Reds could really do without.Anderson injection could fund Jones transferNews of Anderson's £116m move to the Etihad could carry considerable consequences for Anfield. That is, should Nottingham Forest look to aggressively deploy their newly acquired funds following reports the club has set its sights on Curtis Jones as his replacement.Given how indispensable Anderson proved at the City Ground throughout his two seasons there, a successor of comparable quality is essential.

And while Jones may not rival England's World Cup star in terms of market value, he could represent a highly suitable option in the centre of midfield.The Daily Mail has reported Forest are seriously weighing up a move for Jones, who has just 12 months remaining on his contract. Were Jones' contract situation any different, Iraola's side would almost certainly be holding out for a substantially greater figure for the 25-year-old.Jones has publicly expressed his wish to spend his entire career at Anfield, though that prospect seems unlikely at present.