DEAL CLOSE! – Superstar’s agent ‘jets in to Anfield for talks to complete signing’ and Jürgen Klopp ‘leads race’ for $64m star

DEAL CLOSE! – Superstar’s agent ‘jets in to Anfield for talks to complete signing’ and Jürgen Klopp ‘leads race’ for $64m star

Liverpool transfer news: Liverpool is reportedly leading the race for a $64m midfielder, while the agent of a Juventus star is set for talks with three Premier League clubs.

The summer transfer window is moving up a gear, and Liverpool has already set the tone. With more to come, Liverpool has already made a good start.

Having signed Alexis Mac Allister before the window had even officially opened, the Reds added their second signing earlier this week as Dominik Szoboszlai made the move from RB Leipzig, signing a five-year deal at Anfield.

The work is far from over for Jürgen Klopp, though, who will know he still has some areas of concern to address in his squad. The defense is likely to be his next priority, although a third midfield signing is not necessarily out of the question either.

And to that end, the Reds continue to be heavily linked with Roméo Lavia, although there are mixed reports on how Liverpool currently views the 19-year-old.

It’s not just midfielders and defenders being linked, however, and reports in Italy have suggested Liverpool could be among the sides interested in a Juventus star who could potentially act as a back-up to Mohamed Salah.

Roméo Lavia (Southampton)
Liverpool is reportedly the ‘frontrunner’ to sign Roméo Lavia from Southampton, according to GIVEMESPORT’s Dean Jones.

The report suggests the Reds are widely considered to be leading the race for the midfielder, with Chelsea and Arsenal having also been linked. That’s despite the Telegraph claiming Lavia’s $64m (£50m/€59m) is ‘too prohibitive’ for Liverpool to make a move, while The Athletic suggests the Reds won’t sign another midfielder unless one of their current options leaves.

Federico Chiesa (Juventus)
Federico Chiesa’s agents have reportedly traveled to England in order to talk with three Premier League sides, with Corriere dello Sport (print edition, which can be viewed here via Paisley Gates) claiming Liverpool is among them.

The Italian outlet claims Chiesa could soon get ‘important’ updates on his future, with Chelsea and Newcastle also said to be in the running. Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is said to only be considering selling the forward if a bid of $65m (£51m/€60m) is received