The next Odegaard, Curtis Jones' contract and more: Liverpool transfer round-up
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Arne Slot’s squad needs new additions, particularly in midfield, while Liverpool also have to make decisions on players already at Anfield.Curtis Jones’ future remains one of the main internal questions, while several possible midfield targets continue to emerge. Who’s Liverpool’s best forward in the Premier League era?
Torres vs Firmino Credit: Oli SCARFF/AFP/Matthew Ashton/AMA/Getty Images Here is a look at the latest Liverpool transfer stories.Liverpool eye Eirik Granaas as Premier League race growsLiverpool are among the clubs showing interest in Fredrikstad midfielder Eirik Granaas.Chelsea and Newcastle United are said to be in the race, while Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have been mentioned too.Granaas is only 16, but he has already started to feature at senior level in Norway and is earning comparisons to Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard. Mateus Fernandes tipped to leave West Ham after Liverpool interestMateus Fernandes is a midfielder ready to make a difference at a Premier League level.Liverpool have been credited with interest in Fernandes, and Jan Molby has now claimed he expects Fernandes to leave this summer regardless of what happens to the Hammers.Photo by Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty ImagesThe 21-year-old has impressed in a difficult season, contributing five goals and four assists in 38 appearances.He is mobile, technically strong and aggressive with his passing, which is exactly the kind of profile Liverpool could use more of.With midfield looking like a much-needed position this summer, Fernandes feels like another option who should stay on the shortlist.Curtis Jones contract situation remains unresolvedCurtis Jones’ future is an area of immediate concern at Liverpool.The midfielder is under contract until 2027, but Fabrizio Romano has said he is not aware of any ongoing negotiations over a new deal.
What should Liverpool do with Curtis Jones? They were unable to convince Liverpool then, but Romano has claimed mutual interest still exists heading into the summer.READ MORE: Jan Molby names the two Tottenham players he wants Liverpool to sign if they’re relegated this seasonJoin Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox