Liverpool news as eye-watering Man City transfer could see Reds bank millions
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Liverpool is set to be busy in the transfer market this summer, with Curtis Jones linked with a move away from Anfield, and Manchester City rivaling Andoni Iraola's Reds for Ayyoub BouaddiAndoni Iraola is the new Liverpool head coach(Image: Getty Images)Nearly two weeks into the summer transfer window, and activity is beginning to gather pace at Liverpool.Andoni Iraola's maiden spell of recruitment at Anfield also appears poised to shift into high gear amid growing interest in a number of prime targets. Liverpool.com takes a closer look at the latest whispers circulating around Liverpool this weekend, with fresh deals mooted through both the incoming and outgoing channels.Reds could bank millionsNews of Anderson's £116 million ($153 million) move to the Etihad could carry significant consequences for Anfield.That is, should Nottingham Forest look to aggressively deploy its newly acquired funds following reports linking the club with Curtis Jones as his potential replacement.
Given the pivotal role Anderson played at the City Ground throughout his two seasons there, a successor of comparable caliber is very much needed.And while Jones may not rival England's World Cup star in terms of market value, he could prove to be a highly suitable option in the center of midfield.Curtis Jones could leave Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)The Daily Mail has reported that Forest is giving serious thought to a move for Jones, who has just 12 months remaining on his current deal. Were Jones' contractual circumstances different, Iraola's outfit would almost certainly be demanding a significantly higher price for the 25-year-old.Jones has expressed his ambition to spend his entire playing days at Anfield, though this now seems unlikely to materialize.
City won't particularly welcome the prospect of such a substantial portion of Anderson's transfer fee heading directly to a direct competitor, but that will be of little concern to Forest, as the Nottingham club attempts to extract maximum value from the deal.City wants BouaddiLess positive news for Liverpool comes with reports that City has joined the chase for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.The Moroccan prodigy had already attracted interest before the World Cup, but has placed himself firmly on virtually every major club's shortlist with his displays this summer, including Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.City appears to be no exception, with Spanish publication Marca reporting that the club is firmly in contention for his signature as well. That said, City's involvement in the race for his services presents yet another significant hurdle the Reds could certainly do without.