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Liverpool managed to put seven past Crystal Palace during an exquisite display at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon, even without key personnel in the starting lineup.
But Reds boss Jurgen Klopp remains interested in strengthening his options if the right opportunity arises in January, with a new center-back as a priority.
Liverpool are also facing the challenge of keeping one of their most reliable and consistent midfielders in Gini Wijnaldum, as two clubs have reportedly been in a “tug of war” over his services.
On the other hand, star forward Mohamed Salah, who scored twice from the bench against Palace, kicked off speculation about his future with a revealing interview.
Here’s Sunday’s Liverpool transfer summary.
“Tug-of-war” for Wijnaldum
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Barcelona are in a “tug of war” with Inter Milan to sign Gini Wijnaldum, according to a report from Italy.
The Liverpool midfielder will be out of contract next summer and the clubs will be able to enter into talks with him in January.
Barça manager Ronald Koeman has long been a fan of his compatriot, but Inter manager Antonio Conte is also interested in the 30-year-old.
“That would be the goal: to put a little cash to attack the targets that Conte likes,” said journalist Enzo Bucchioni. Tuttomercatoweb .
“In particular, there is a tug-of-war with Barcelona for Georginio Wijnaldum of the Netherlands, 30 years old and expiring at Liverpool.
“Giuseppe Marotta has in mind to repeat an operation similar to the one carried out last January with Eriksen; there is talk of fifteen million for the English.
“But the midfielder is very loved by the former Dutch coach who would want him in Spain and the player is thinking about it.”
The Lille star presents an opportunity for the Reds
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Liverpool could sign Lille central defender Sven Botman for a reduced price due to financial problems with the Ligue 1 club, as the team highlighted. Echo of Liverpool .
The Reds are still looking for options to bolster their bottom line, although they have done well so far in the absence of Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez.
The 20-year-old Botman has shone in the heart of defense this season and helped carry Lille to the top of Ligue 1 since arriving from Ajax’s youth team last summer.
The Dutch U20 international has a contract with Lille until 2025, but may be available at a bargain price due to concerns about the French club’s mounting debt.
Who should Liverpool target as a central defender? Give us your opinion here.
Klopp Responds to Salah’s Exit Links
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Mohamed Salah’s future with the Premier League champions is uncertain after he left the door open to move to Barcelona or Real Madrid.
But Jurgen Klopp was unfazed when he addressed the Egyptian’s recent comments after Liverpool’s 7-0 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday.
“I have nothing to say [about Salah’s interview with AS ]. All good on my part, “said the Reds coach after watching Salah score twice from the bench.
Salah, 28, has two and a half years left on his contract at Anfield.
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