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Liverpool striking fear into Real Madrid: Jurgen Klopp transfer plans worry Sergio Ramos
REAL MADRID star Sergio Ramos has been left rocked after learning Liverpool are close to signing Dani Ceballos, according to reports.
Dani Ceballos scores impressive collection of goals in training
Liverpool are set for a busy winter with the Reds already sealing one deal in the form of Virgil van Dijk, who has signed from Southampton for a huge £75million.
Jurgen Klopp is desperate for reinforcements but it could be a case of one in one out, with Philippe Coutinho’s future uncertain.
Spanish outlet Diario Gol say the Brazil international is edging towards a move to Barcelona.
Yet Real Madrid captain Ramos has been left stunned after learning that Liverpool want Ceballos as his replacement.
The midfielder only signed from Real Betis back in the summer.
Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos is worried about Liverpool's transfer plans
But his decision to snub Barcelona has come back to haunt him, with the player struggling for game time at the Bernabeu.
Ceballos has supposedly told Real president Florentino Perez he will leave unless he receives more minutes.
And Liverpool are ready to make him their Coutinho replacement.
Diario Gol say Ramos is close friends with his fellow Spaniard, who he values.
And the Madrid skipper thinks Ceballos could benefit from some time away from the Bernabeu with the 2018 World Cup in Russia on the horizon.
Real Madrid star Dani Ceballos is wanted by Liverpool
However, whether Real let Ceballos go remains to be seen.
Though he may not have the support of Zidane, any decision over his future may boil down to Perez.
Liverpool have also been linked with Schalke’s Leon Goretzka should Coutinho depart.
But Ceballos could be a more attainable target with the likes of Barcelona, Manchester United and Bayern Munich keen on Goretzka.
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