Liverpool transfer roundup- winger blow, Paredes update and more
Aug 22, 2016 at 9:23 AM
Liverpool have been very decent in the transfer window as Jurgen Klopp has brought up young talented players and looks happy with the current squad. However, the German is keen to work on the weak areas in the squad as the Reds look to bring back their glory days.
The latest injury to Sadio Mane and few defensive problems meant Klopp should get back to the market to get a potential signing as he needs more depth going into the season.
Here we look at all the transfer stories and done deals around the Merseyside club.
According to Mirror, Arsenal are looking to make a move for Liverpool long-term target Yacine Brahimi after missing out on Leicester City star winger Riyad Mahrez.
The 26-year old is keen to leave the Portugues club this summer and Porto is looking for £40million to sell the Algerian international.
Liverpool target Mateo Kovacic is set to stay at Real Madrid as boss Zinedine Zidane refused to sanction the midfielder a move away from Santiago Bernabeu, reports Liverpool Echo.
The Reds have been monitoring the Croatian for the last 12 months but the move is apparently not on cards as Zidane is keen to give more opportunities for the midfielder in the new season.
According to Mirror, Sunderland have joined the race to sign Arsenal and Liverpool target Oliver Burke. The 19-year old has drawn attention from a number of clubs with his impressive performances for Nottingham Forest in the Championship.
According to Sky Italia, Liverpool have a ‘strong interest’ in AS Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes. The 22-year old has made 28 appearances for Empoli and have impressed a host of clubs with his performances over the past year.
Italian club Bologna club manager Roberto Donadoni has revealed that he wants to bring in Liverpool’s misfit striker Mario Balotelli.
The Reds are keen to offload the striker this summer and the player is keen to find a new club to revive his career and Bologna manager Donadoni is keen to give him a chance at his club.