Liverpool transfer rumours: Osimhen talks planned; The Reds move to Amrabat
Also the latest on Liverpool’s pursuit of Gabri Veiga, Tottenham halting the Reds’ search for a new defender, confusion surrounding Mohamed Salah and more.
Liverpool are among three Premier League teams that have entered talks with Napoli striker Victor Osimhen who wants to join England. (Sacha Tavolieri)
medical treatment at RB Leipzig ahead of a season change on loan at the Bundesliga club. Liverpool have rejected the option of a buy clause. (The Football Insider)
Fabio Carvalho is due to pass a medical at RB Leipzig before being loaned to the Bundesliga club for a season. Liverpool have rejected the option of a buy clause. (The Football Insider)
Liverpool have announced their willingness to sign Moroccan World Cup star Sofyan Amrabat but are unwilling to pay Fiorentina’s €30m asking price
The Reds are also reluctant to pay the €40m release clause for Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga and hope to negotiate a lower fee with the Spanish side, who recently appointed Rafael Benitez as their new manager. (Mundo Deportivo)
Tottenham have identified Wolfsburg’s Micky van de Ven as one of their top centre-back targets this summer. The young Dutchman is heavily linked with a move to Liverpool. (Fabrizio Romano)
Liverpool were considering a move for Turkish midfielder Orkun Kokcu before signing Alexis Mac Allister. Kokcu joined Benfica from Feyenoord instead. (1908 NL)
A player called ‘Mohamed Salah’ was unveiled this week, causing much confusion as the Liverpool striker was not mentioned but instead a young left-back of the same name was signed. (ESPN
Victor Osimhen “Encounter”
Liverpool have reportedly agreed to meet Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as the player’s ‘priority’ is to secure a Premier League transfer.
Osimhen finished last season as Serie A’s top scorer, his 26 goals propelling Napoli to their first top-flight title since 1990.
The Nigerian is expected to be in high demand this summer, attracting interest from the likes of Bayern Munich and PSG, although a recent update on the player suggests Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United “have scheduled meetings with his entourage “. He adds that next week the intentions of the three clubs should be ‘defined’.
