Liverpool transfer summary: Reds duo are ‘excited’ by Barcelona talk, Thiago offer expected

Kostas Tsimikas has officially arrived from Olympiakos as the Reds prepare for next season in hopes of rejuvenating their squad.

Financial uncertainty and staggered end-of-season dates for clubs mean there is an additional level of clutter in this summer’s transfer window.

But Liverpool are expected to make more signings as Jurgen Klopp looks to keep their Premier League champions ahead of their rivals.

We analyze the latest transfer news surrounding the club.

The duo of the reds ‘excited’ by the rumors of Barcelona

Barcelona may undergo a major squad overhaul this season, and two of their main transfer targets are current Liverpool stars.

Sport Witness cites reports from the Catalan media El Mundo Deportivo that not only are Georginio Wijnaldum and Sadio Mane on the Blaugrana radar, but the couple is ‘expectant and even excited’ by the rumors.

Wijnaldum is in the final year of his contract at Anfield, while star forward Mane is said to feel underrated at the Reds.

Bayern expect an offer from Thiago ‘in a few days’

Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge believes the club will receive an offer for midfielder Thiago Alcantara “in a few days”.

The 29-year-old is in the final year of his contract with the European champions and is said to be a prime transfer target for Liverpool, but the club is unwilling to match his starting price of £ 27 million.

Rummenigge said of Thiago in the German newspaper Welt am Sonntag, via Standard: “It seems that he will leave us.

“It was important for him to show that he can play well in the big games.

“When it comes down to it, it’s an ending that hurts a bit. I look forward to an offer for him in the next few days.”

Brighton joins the Brewster race

Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster is wanted by several Premier League clubs, including Sheffield United, Aston Villa and Newcastle United.

Now Sussex Live is reporting that Brighton is also interested in a loan for the 20-year-old forward, who scored 11 times in 22 appearances for Swansea City in the second half of last season.

Brewster, who missed a penalty in Community Shield’s final loss to Arsenal on Saturday, would have hoped to be part of Liverpool’s first-team squad this season but could be transferred to a top-notch club on loan. to gain experience.

Reds at the height of Sarr’s assessment

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Liverpool are willing to comply with Watford’s £ 40m valuation of striker Ismaila Sarr, according to reports.

Teamtalk cites a report from The Sun that the Reds are keen to squander the Senegal forward, who had a stellar performance when the Hornets defeated Liverpool 3-0 in February.

It is claimed that the Reds would prefer a move for the 22-year-old ahead of Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore.