Liverpool transfer news as Newcastle 'open' to $80M raid and Reds step up Man Utd battle
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Liverpool transfer news as Newcastle is reportedly open to offers for its $80M star, while the Reds are said to be stepping up their efforts to beat Manchester United to a new defenderNewcastle is reportedly open to offers for Tino Livramento(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool’s season - and perhaps Arne Slot’s future - could well rest on the next few weeks, with plenty on the line in the upcoming games.Having fallen to a 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray earlier this week, the Reds need to overturn that deficit at Anfield in order to keep their hopes of a seventh European crown alive. Before then, they face a downtrodden Tottenham side, and need to pick up a win to keep their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League going.With questions remaining over Slot’s future amid what has been a disappointing season, securing a place at Europe’s top table is an absolute minimum requirement for the Liverpool boss - especially if he’s hoping to make more signings this summer.READ MORE: 'I met Darwin Nunez and can see why Liverpool and Arne Slot decided to sell him'READ MORE: Liverpool has another big decision coming after Ryan Gravenberch announcementHere is the Liverpool.com verdict on the latest transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds.Tino Livramento (Newcastle)Liverpool is one of a number of clubs to have been alerted to the availability of Tino Livramento, with Newcastle open to selling the defender this summer, according to TEAMtalk.It’s claimed that offers will be considered for the 23-year-old full-back, with a figure of more than $80 million (£60M) discussed.
Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world.Liverpool.com says: Livramento would be a very useful option to have, considering he has shown he can play both right-back and left-back, which might well suit Liverpool if Andy Robertson moves on, and if Jeremie Frimpong is eyed up for a more advanced role moving forward.Livramento has also had a lot of injury problems, which puts a big question mark over his suitability as a signing. The Reds though could face competition from Manchester United for his signature.Both Liverpool and United are claimed to have scouted the 25-year-old, although Juventus wants to keep him.
Kalulu is under contract until 2029 in Turin, but is facing plenty of interest from the Premier League, with Tottenham, Newcastle and Aston Villa also linked.Pierre Kalulu has been linked with a move to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)It’s suggested though that Liverpool will step things up, regardless of whether Ibrahima Konate leaves Anfield or not, with Kalulu also on United’s longlist as it looks at new defenders.Liverpool.com says: It's absolutely the right approach to be eyeing up center-back options regardless of Konate's future. It's best that Liverpool has plenty of options open ahead of the summer.