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Thursday, June 20
- Jurgen Klopp has appeared to suggest that he will spend big this summer
- Liverpool will not be making a move for Sporting Lisbon’s Bruno Fernandes
- Liverpool have been in discussions with Sporting over Rafael Camacho
- Forward Ousmane Dembele’s future has been confirmed by Barcelona
Juve eye Rabiot
Juventus are confident of landing PSG outcast Adrien Rabiot.
That’s according to Goal, who claim the Bianconeri hope a deal can be concluded by the end of the week.
The midfield maestro will be a free agent as of July 1 and Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici is ‘personally overseeing’ his pursuit.
Goal say Rabiot, 24, is weighing up a contract offer worth £6million per season.
Reds target Junior Firpo
Liverpool have identified a new left back to replace the departing Alberto Moreno.
Spanish newspaper Sport claim Jurgen Klopp is considering signing Real Betis left-back Junior Firpo.
Firpo, 22, made 24 LaLiga appearances for Real Betis last season - scoring three times and providing four assists.
He was deployed as a left-sided winger for the majority of those games and has a £45million release clause in his contract.
Bruno Fernandes agent arrives
The agent of Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes has arrived in England.
That’s the claim of Portuguese newspaper A Bola, who say the Manchester United target is in London to discuss his client's future.
The Red Devils are thought to be front-runners to sign the 24-year-old, who netted a sensational 32 goals in 53 appearances last season.
However, it’s Manchester City and Tottenham are also said to be interested in the international midfielder.
Liverpool transfer hint
Jurgen Klopp has appeared to suggest that he will spend big this summer in an attempt to keep up with his Premier League rivals.
The Reds spent over £150million last summer, just months after paying £75m for Virgil van Dijk.
And a quiet transfer window had been expected for Klopp but the manager has now admitted he may need to spend to keep up with City.
"Liverpool is an ambitious club and if we didn't spend the same amount of money as others, we wouldn't be able to compete,” Klopp told German broadcaster ZDF. “Everybody's splashing the cash, so we have to do the same."
Reds end Bruno Fernandes interest
Liverpool will not be making a move for Bruno Fernandes this summer although they have recently been in transfer talks with Sporting CP.
Liverpool have been in discussions with Portuguese outfit Sporting of late but regarding Reds youngster Rafael Camacho.
The Evening Standard claim that talks between Liverpool and Camacho have failed with just one year left on his contract and Sporting are confident of landing the player this summer.
But with the two clubs in talks, a deal for Fernandes has not been discussed, the report adds.
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Ousmane Dembele transfer decision
Ousmane Dembele’s future has been confirmed by Barcelona amid links to Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool.
The Catalan giants had been toying with the idea of selling Dembele after links with a stunning deal to secure the return of Brazil international Neymar.
But rumours of a spectacular return to the Nou Camp have now been quashed, which in turn has seems to have ruled out any chance of Dembele moving to Anfield.
Spanish outlet Cadena SER have claimed that sources close to the club are aware that Dembele will be a Barcelona player next season and he has been informed of that decision
Marko Grujic set for loan exit
Marko Grujic looks set for a FOURTH loan spell away from Liverpool.
The Serbia international arrived at Anfield from Red Star Belgrade in 2016 for £5million but has managed just 14 appearances under Jurgen Klopp.
He’s spent time with Red Star Belgrade, Cardiff and Hertha Berlin over the past three years but has not played for his parent club since December 2017.
Now, PA claim Grujic is unlikely to join the Liverpool squad when pre-season training begins next month.
Matt Targett offer
Southampton will look to offer Matt Targett more first-team action to ward off interest from domestic rivals.
Targett, 23, made 16 appearances for the Saints last season but largely because of injuries to first-choice left-back Ryan Bertrand.
Liverpool, Arsenal, Leicester, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Fulham are all credited with interest in the defender.
However, the Daily Mail claim Southampton will guarantee him game time next season with Bertrand potentially being sold.