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Liverpool transfer notebook: Latest news, priority targets, every rumour rated

sportsmole.co.uk, 20 June 2023, 09:25
Liverpool's search for further reinforcements following an underwhelming 2022-23 campaign continue, with reports suggesting that they are looking to push forward with a deal for Ryan Gravenberch.

The Bayern Munich midfielder has publicly stated his desire to play more regular first-team football following a debut campaign which saw opportunities limited, despite the German champions enduring a tumultuous season by their own standards.

Liverpool are keeping tabs on Gravenberch, but their priority targets for midfield remain Khephren Thuram and Manu Kone from Nice and Borussia Monchengladbach respectively.

Both players are 22 years old and likely to be cheaper options than Gravenberch, while also fitting Liverpool's brief of young players who Jurgen Klopp can improve and mould into his style.

The likes of Nicolo Barella, Romeo Lavia and James Ward-Prowse are also thought to be on the Merseyside outfit's midfield shortlist but are considered backup targets at this stage.

The Reds have also reportedly been quoted £51m for Federico Chiesa, while there is allegedly interest in Gambian teenager Adama Bojang, Japanese winger Keito Nakamura and Paris Saint-Germain starlet Warren Zaire-Emery.

In defence, Jurrien Timber remains a target but Liverpool face renewed competition for his signature from Arsenal, while Manchester United are also in the race.

Concrete moves for other rumoured defensive targets such as Josko Gvardiol and Benjamin Pavard are considered unlikely at this stage.

In terms of outgoings, Fabio Carvalho still has plenty of suitors, with West Ham United the latest club to be credited with an interest in a loan move.

Klopp could consider letting the youngster leave on loan for next season, but Liverpool are reluctant to lose him on a permanent basis despite RB Leipzig pushing for such a deal.

PRIORITY POSITIONS

Midfield

Right-back

Centre-back

Liverpool's main priority for this summer's window is undoubtedly to strengthen their midfield, which was ailing for much of last season and which has been further weakened by the departures of Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at the end of their contracts.

Work has already begun in that department, with Jurgen Klopp's side moving quickly to bring in World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion for a cut-price fee thought to be worth around £35m initially.

The Argentine is unlikely to be Liverpool's solitary midfield signing of the summer, though, with a host of other players in that area of the pitch being linked with a switch to Anfield.

Right-back is also an area Liverpool could look to add depth with Trent Alexander-Arnold adopting more of a hybrid role towards the latter stages of last season, particularly after Calvin Ramsay left on loan for Preston North End.

DONE DEALS

In

Alexis Mac Allister (£35m, Brighton & Hove Albion)

Out

James Milner (free, Brighton & Hove Albion)

Naby Keita (free, Werder Bremen)

Roberto Firmino (end of contract)

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (end of contract)

Calvin Ramsay (loan, Preston North End)

Harvey Davies (loan, Crewe Alexandra)

Leighton Clarkson (undisclosed, Aberdeen)

Liverpool total spent to date: £35m

Liverpool total received to date: £0m

Liverpool net transfer balance: -£35m

TOP TARGETS

Khephren Thuram (Nice)

Age: 22

Position: Midfield

Nationality: French

Valuation: £27.4m (€32m)

Contract expires: June 2025

Rumour strength: Strong

Likelihood of deal: Likely

Manu Kone (Borussia Monchengladbach)

Age: 22

Position: Midfield

Nationality: French

Valuation: £25.7m (€30m)

Contract expires: June 2025

Rumour strength: Strong

Likelihood of deal: Likely

Nicolo Barella (Inter Milan)

Age: 26

Position: Midfield

Nationality: Italian

Valuation: £64.3m (€75m)

Contract expires: June 2026

Rumour strength: Strong

Likelihood of deal: Possible

Jurrien Timber (Ajax)

Age: 21

Position: Defence

Nationality: Dutch

Valuation: £36m (€42m)

Contract expires: June 2025

Rumour strength: Medium

Likelihood of deal: Possible

Ryan Gravenberch (Bayern Munich)

Age: 21

Position: Midfield

Nationality: Dutch

Valuation: £25.7m (€30m)

Contract expires: June 2027

Rumour strength: Medium

Likelihood of deal: Possible

Romeo Lavia (Southampton)

Age: 19

Position: Midfield

Nationality: Belgian

Valuation: £21.4m (€25m)

Contract expires: June 2027

Rumour strength: Medium

Likelihood of deal: Possible

James Ward-Prowse (Southampton)

Age: 28

Position: Midfield

Nationality: English

Valuation: £32.6m (€38m)

Contract expires: June 2026

Rumour strength: Medium

Likelihood of deal: Possible

Conor Gallagher (Chelsea)

Age: 23

Position: Midfield

Nationality: English

Valuation: £27.4m (€32m)

Contract expires: June 2025

Rumour strength: Medium

Likelihood of deal: Possible

Mason Mount (Chelsea)

Age: 24

Position: Midfield

Nationality: English

Valuation: £55.7m (€65m)

Contract expires: June 2024

Rumour strength: Medium

Likelihood of deal: Unlikely

Adama Bojang (Steve Biko FC)

Age: 19

Position: Striker

Nationality: Gambian

Valuation: £128k (€150k)

Contract expires: Unknown

Rumour strength: Medium

Likelihood of deal: Unlikely

Gabri Veiga (Celta Vigo)

Age: 21

Position: Midfield

Nationality: Spanish

Valuation: £25.7m (€30m)

Contract expires: June 2026

Rumour strength: Medium

Likelihood of deal: Unlikely

Franck Kessie (Barcelona)

Age: 26

Position: Midfield

Nationality: Ivorian

Valuation: £21.4m (€25m)

Contract expires: June 2026

Rumour strength: Medium

Likelihood of deal: Unlikely

Josko Gvardiol (RB Leipzig)

Age: 21

Position: Defence

Nationality: Croatian

Valuation: £64.3m (€75m)

Contract expires: June 2027

Rumour strength: Medium

Likelihood of deal: Unlikely

Benjamin Pavard (Bayern Munich)

Age: 27

Position: Defence

Nationality: French

Valuation: £30m (€35m)

Contract expires: June 2024

Rumour strength: Medium

Likelihood of deal: Unlikely

Federico Chiesa (Juventus)

Age: 25

Position: Forward

Nationality: Italian

Valuation: £34.3m (€40m)

Contract expires: June 2025

Rumour strength: Medium

Likelihood of deal: Unlikely

Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris Saint-Germain)

Age: 17

Position: Forward

Nationality: French

Valuation: £15.4m (€18m)

Contract expires: June 2025

Rumour strength: Weak

Likelihood of deal: Unlikely

Keito Nakamura (LASK Linz)

Age: 22

Position: Winger

Nationality: Japanese

Valuation: £6.8m (€8m)

Contract expires: June 2025

Rumour strength: Weak

Likelihood of deal: Unlikely

Levi Colwill (Chelsea)

Age: 20

Position: Defence

Nationality: English

Valuation: £13.7m (€16m)

Contract expires: June 2025

Rumour strength: Weak

Likelihood of deal: Very unlikely

Alex Scott (Bristol City)

Age: 19

Position: Midfield

Nationality: English

Valuation: £17.1m (€20m)

Contract expires: June 2025

Rumour strength: Weak

Likelihood of deal: Very unlikely

Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace)

Age: 22

Position: Defence

Nationality: English

Valuation: £29.9m (€35m)

Contract expires: June 2026

Rumour strength: Weak

Likelihood of deal: Very unlikely

Ruben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Age: 26

Position: Midfield

Nationality: Portuguese

Valuation: £34.3m (€40m)

Contract expires: June 2024

Rumour strength: Medium

Likelihood of deal: Very unlikely

Federico Valverde (Real Madrid)

Age: 24

Position: Midfield

Nationality: Uruguayan

Valuation: £85.7m (€100m)

Contract expires: June 2027

Rumour strength: Weak

Likelihood of deal: Very unlikely

Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich)

Age: 28

Position: Midfield

Nationality: German

Valuation: £68.5m (€80m)

Contract expires: June 2025

Rumour strength: Weak

Likelihood of deal: Very unlikely

Declan Rice (West Ham United)

Age: 24

Position: Midfield

Nationality: English

Valuation: £68.5m (€80m)

Contract expires: June 2024

Rumour strength: Weak

Likelihood of deal: Very unlikely

Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain)

Age: 24

Position: Forward

Nationality: French

Valuation: £153.9m (€180m)

Contract expires: June 2024

Rumour strength: Weak

Likelihood of deal: Very unlikely

POSSIBLE OUTGOINGS

Fabio Carvalho

Age: 20

Position: Midfield

Nationality: English

Valuation: £17.1m (€20m)

Contract expires: June 2027

Rumour strength: Strong

Likelihood of deal: Possible

Interested clubs: RB Leipzig, Burnley, West Ham United, Brentford

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