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Liverpool transfer news: Reds to make final bid for Ben Chilwell while former Barcelona defender joins on trial

All the latest transfer stories from Anfield on Monday 25 July

Monday 25 July 2016 11:04 BST

Chilwell in action for the Premier League champions last season (Getty)

Although it had been revealed that Ben Chilwell was poised to sign a new contract at Leicester City, rumours are still circulating with regards to his future.

According to the Sun, Liverpool will offer the left-back a five-year contract in an attempt to lure him away from the King Power Stadium, while paying Leicester £8m for the player.

Chilwell spent much of last season on loan to Huddersfield and has returned to the Premier League champions hoping to break into the first team this term. However, the guarantee of a long-term future at Anfield could be enough to persuade him to make the move to Liverpool.

The Red are keeping their options open, however, and have taken former Barcelona left-back Juanma on trial. The versatile defender has joined Michael Beale’s U23s and featured in the side’s 4-1 win over Rhyl FC on Sunday afternoon, in which he bagged himself an assist.

The 19-year-old rose through the ranks as a youngster at Barcelona but left the club this summer after his contract expired.

On the topic of left-backs, PSV’s Jetro Williams has also been linked with a move to Liverpool. According to reports from De Telegraaf, the Reds have made a £13m bid for the defender who could be reunited with his fellow countryman and close friend Georginio Wijnaldum.

Liverpool summer transfer targets

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Liverpool summer transfer targets

Naby Keita

A difficult signing to pull off, but one that Liverpool are interested in making. Keita's dynamic performances in the centre of RB Leipzig's midfield have caught Klopp's eye, but also the attention of Bayern Munich, who are also monitoring the player.

Liverpool summer transfer targets

Timo Werner

Werner scored 21 goals in the Bundesliga last season as his goals fired RB Leipzig to second place and a first-ever Champions League qualification. The German club are keen to keep him but money talks and Liverpool are desperate for an out-and-out goalscorer.

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Liverpool summer transfer targets

Dusan Tadic

The Southampton attacker is out of favour on the south coast and desperate for a way out of the club. Liverpool are interested in him to provide competition and back-up to the likes of Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana with the added strain of European football.

Liverpool summer transfer targets

Andrew Robertson

Given Hull's relegation to the Championship, Robertson is one of the players in the shop window. Left-backs are at the forefront of Klopp's transfer activity and Robertson will come fairly cheap.

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Liverpool summer transfer targets

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Somewhat surprising reports have arisen over recent weeks that Chamberlain will be a Liverpool player next season. A disappointing season for Arsenal has left their squad in disarray, and it is thought that the 23 year-old midfielder is seeking a new challenge. The player’s versatility across midfield positions is an appealing to Klopp, who will need added squad depth. Arsenal will not be keen to sell to a rival, but if the rumours are to be believed, Chamberlain has his heart set on the Merseyside club and a £35 million transfer could well be on the cards.

Liverpool summer transfer targets

Douglas Costa

The 26 year old Brazilian winger has gained plaudits for his performances at the German champions, yet the player stated earlier in the season that he is ‘not that happy’, presumably at missing out to Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben regularly. He would cost upwards of £25 million and have plenty of suitors, meaning Liverpool are simply one of many clubs he could choose from, although he did recently ‘like’ a tweet from a Liverpool fan about the possibility of him joining the club. There is also a chance that Costa is happy in Munich but is seeking an improved deal, which would come as no real surprise.

Liverpool summer transfer targets

Ryan Sessegnon

Sessegnon is a long-term option at left-back for Liverpool with the 17-year-old lighting up the Championship with Fulham. With only Alberto Moreno, who is expected to leave, and James Milner available in that position, Klopp wants to bring in at least two. He faces competition from Manchester United and Tottenham though.

Liverpool summer transfer targets

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

The most speculative target on the list is Gabon forward Aubameyang, who became a household name under Jurgen Klopp at Dortmund. Constant questions over his future are expected to culminate in a move this summer, and while his former boss will no doubt be interested, European giants Real Madrid are circling and thought to be his preferred destination. While the versatile Roberto Firmino has had a good season deployed as Liverpool’s first choice striker and Divock Origi a promising talent, they still lack a world class centre forward like Aubameyang. Dortmund CEO Hanz-Joachim Watzke stated earlier this year that the striker, who has three years to run on his contract, would only leave ‘for an outrageous fee’.

Liverpool summer transfer targets

Jonas Hector

A player Klopp will know well, the 26 year-old is thought to be a serious option with the manager unconvinced by Alberto Moreno. James Milner has deputised brilliantly this season but an out-and-out left back is a priority for the summer. Hector has earned 27 caps for Germany since 2014 and is known for his excellent positional understanding and for putting in accurate crosses. It is thought he would cost in excess of £20 million, which could be well worth it for a good player approaching his prime years.

Williams’ recent tweet to the former Newcastle man - in which he stated that they will “see each other again soon” - has further fuelled speculation that a move to Anfield is imminent.

Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen is expected to complete his move to Stoke City today, according to the Mirror. Anfield accepted a £13m bid for the Welsh international last week and it’s believed that the midfielder is expected to undergo his medical at Stoke today.

Allen agreed personal terms with the Potters after Mark Hughes convinced him to make the move to the Britannia Stadium. The Welshman joined Liverpool for £15m in the summer of 2012 but has struggled under manager Jurgen Klopp to cement a starting position for himself.

Lastly, Schalke boss Christian Heidel has dismissed rumours of a Max Meyer transfer to Liverpool as nonsense. According to German media outlet Bild, the club has no intention of selling the 20-year-old.

Heidel told the paper: “Max is a really good player, but a move to Liverpool is nonsense.

"I know Klopp a bit, and I have spoken with him recently and I think he would have been determined to speak to me then, if interest had been there. Aside from that, Max is not on our sales list."

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