Liverpool are continuing with their busy transfer window as they look to build on an excellent summer of business so far.
Having already brought five new players in, as well as Giorgi Mamardashvili, there is a lot for supporters to get used to ahead of the new season.
However, all the signs suggest that Liverpool are not finished there. The Reds are pursuing a deal for Hugo Ekitike, and although an agreement has not yet arrived, it may not be too long before it does.
In the meantime, Arne Slot could be aiming to add another centre-back and forward player to his Liverpool squad. And as those potential moves begin to firm up, here’s all the latest from the rumour mill on Saturday.
Arsenal drop out of Rodrygo Goes battle
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Rumours that Liverpool could sell Luis Diaz this summer have led to a feeling that another wide player could be on the agenda for Slot.
Real Madrid’s Rodrygo Goes has emerged as a potential target if Diaz does go, and according to Spanish journalist Anton Meana for El Larguero, Liverpool have seen off Arsenal in the battle for Rodrygo.
Meana claims that a deal for the Gunners has become ‘practically impossible’, while Liverpool could still be strong contenders if Diaz is sold.
A fee of around £69m is mooted, with Chelsea also said to retain an interest in the Brazilian.
Stefan Bajcetic attracting interest from Spain
As well as Diaz, a number of other Liverpool players could potentially exit before the end of the window.
One who has not been mentioned a great deal so far is Stefan Bajcetic, who is currently recovering from hamstring surgery.
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But while he aims to get fit for the new season, ESPN have reported that three Spanish clubs are interested in signing Bajcetic.
Real Betis, Valencia and Rayo Vallecano are named as the interested parties, although it is not mentioned whether their keenness is in regards to a loan or permanent transfer.
Jorrel Hato ready for Premier League move
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Along with exciting attacking additions, Liverpool are also very much in the market for a centre-back this summer.
Jorrel Hato of Ajax has been strongly mentioned as a player of interest to Slot, with the 19-year-old capable of playing either at centre-back or left-back.
And according to Give Me Sport, Hato has now given the green light to a Premier League move this summer.
Liverpool are inevitably named as being in the mix to sign the Dutchman, with Chelsea once again expected to rival them.
Any other business?
Saturday also brought a small update in terms of Liverpool’s pursuit of Ekitike.
Although initially there had been claims that the transfer could be arranged by the weekend, Sky Sports journalist Mark McAdam claimed that a deal between Liverpool and Ekitike is not close.
Meanwhile, news arrived on Harvey Elliott’s future as well, with a claim from Sky Germany’s Philipp Hinze that RB Leipzig’s interest in Elliott is growing warmer.
The German side are still reportedly seen as outsiders for Elliott, though, with the cost of the deal seen as prohibitive for now.