Liverpool have five options to beef up their defense this summer, including some familiar faces, while Tottenham have confirmed their plans for one of their more experienced players – all in the latest transfer gossip.
SOYUNCU ON LIVERPOOL LIST
Liverpool have a shortlist of five men to sign a new defender this summer, including current loan officer Ozan Kabak.
It is according to the Daily Mirror, which reveal that defensive reinforcements are still very much in the minds of Anfield transfer leaders.
Liverpool were forced into action in January after injuries to Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip. They decided to sign Kabak on loan from Schalke and Ben Davies from Preston.
Davies has yet to play due to his own injury issues, but Kabak has played fairly consistently. Now Liverpool will have to think about using their option to buy him.
But he’s not the only name on their radar. Interest in RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate has recently emerged, although the player and his current club have played it down.
the Shimmering mention it as one of the four options besides Kabak, however.
One of the preferred options on the shortlist is Ben White from Brighton, due to his local status. Liverpool are known to have followed the 23-year-old on loan with Leeds last season and he is still being watched.
Another long-term goal for Liverpool is Marseille’s Duje Caleta-Car. He was an option in January, but no movement ultimately materialized.
But Leicester defender Caglar Soyuncu is a new goal to consider. Kabak’s international teammate with Turkey has impressed since essentially replacing Harry Maguire at King Power Stadium.
Now Liverpool are reportedly keen on a move for the 24-year-old, who has been in the Premier League since 2018.
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TOTTENHAM AT LLORIS U-TURN
Tottenham will not sell Hugo Lloris this summer, even though he only has one year left on his contract. In fact, we could offer him a new deal. (Football, London)
Manchester City have no interest in signing Bayern Munich star David Alaba when his contract expires. (Manchester Evening News)
Chelsea and PSG remain on the lookout for Alaba, however. A passage in La Liga is not inevitable. (Diario AS)
Timo Werner is convinced he can change his Chelsea form and has no plans to leave. (Goal)
Liverpool and Manchester United are fighting Tottenham for the signing of RB Leipzig midfielder Marcel Sabitzer. (Bild)
Sabitzer wants to leave Leipzig this summer. (Daily Express)
AGUERO SUITORS EMERGING AFTER RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT
PSG are working on a deal to sign Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero as a free agent this summer. (Todofichajes)
But it is Barcelona who are currently leading the race for the Argentine, after his departure from City was confirmed. (Manchester Evening News)
Inter Miami and DC United are battling to get Daniel Sturridge to MLS. (Daily Mirror)
Barcelona have made their contract offer to Liverpool contract rebel Georginio Wijnaldum. A three-year agreement is on the table. (Mundo Deportivo)
Everton to put Yerry Mina on sale to fund his pursuit of Napoli center-back Kalidou Koulibaly. (Football Insider)
Newcastle have no plans to fire Steve Bruce after a long day of meetings. (The telegraph of the day)
NO PERMANENT EXIT PLAN FOR CHELSEA MAN
Malang Sarr will return to Chelsea at the end of the season as he doesn’t want his move to Porto to be permanent – and neither do the club. (Record)
Arsenal have joined the race for Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic, which is also on Tottenham’s radar. (Calciomercato)
Anthony Martial could miss Man Utd’s opener after the international break against Brighton due to injury. (Daily mail)
Emerson Palmieri has not ruled out the prospect of leaving Chelsea this summer. (Rai Sport)
Real Madrid may try to sign Man City academy graduate Liam Delap. (Daily Star)
Spurs have investigated the possibility of signing ex-Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey with Juventus. (Daily Star)
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AND MORE FROM GOSSIP
Nicky Butt could become England’s next Under-21 manager if Aidy Boothroyd leaves. (The temperature)
Former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has also emerged as a candidate for the role. (Daily mail)
Thierry Henry has not revealed if he would be interested in the Celtic post. (The Scottish Sun)
Manchester United are ready to resume talks to try to sign Barcelona striker Ousmane Dembele. (Diario Sport)
Aston Villa has entered the race for Bournemouth winger Ajani Burchall, also wanted by Arsenal, West Ham and Leeds. (Football Insider)
Leeds and Crystal Palace will be rivaled by Bayern Munich for the signing of England striker from PSV Noni Madueke. (Evening standard)
