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Liverpool Transfer News: £28m Icardi eyed, Reus boost, Agger to Arsenal, Lavezzi close
LIVERPOOL'S search for an attacking player capable of replacing Luis Suarez continues today.
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Exciting Inter Milan stoker Mauro Icardi is the latest player linked, although the Reds hopes of landing the Argentine have been dealt a blow by the Italian club's £28m asking price.
A £19m move for Ezequiel Lavezzi continues to remain more likely, although it's not clear how the Anfield outfit will react to suggestions that the 29-year-old wants a five-year contract to leave Paris Saint-Germain.
The latest revelations about Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus could also give Liverpool pause for thought, but only if they are prepared to wait a season.
Reports in Germany suggest that Reus' release clause comes into effect next summer and requires a bid of just £20m to be triggered.
Brendan Rodgers has shown his ability to be patient with new acquisitions after sending Divock Origi back to Lille on a season long-loan, with the player revealing that his new boss is hopeful he can become one of the best players in the world.
Staying in Germany, Liverpool are also tracking Bayer Leverkusen starlet Julian Brandt, who has been backed to become a star after impressing in the German national youth sides.
Heading in the opposite direction, Pepe Reina is closing in on a surprise move to German champions Bundesliga where he will link up with Spanish boss Pep Guardiola.
Another player who could be on the way out is Daniel Agger with Arsenal reportedly lining up a bid for the defender.
The Danish international has been linked with Barcelona this summer but it seems that the Gunners could target Agger if the Catalan club opt for Thomas Vermaelen instead.
Finally, Liverpool will be hoping to conduct the remainder of their business well above board after revelations from Barca that they were talking to Suarez before the World Cup, long before his eventual £75m move to the Camp Nou this summer.
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