Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has not finished his summer transfer business despite signing Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig and Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton
Liverpool announced their second transfer of the summer window on Sunday, as Dominik Szoboszlai completed his move from RB Leipzig.
The Hungary international, 22, has signed a five-year deal with Liverpool after they activated his £60million release clause. He joins Alexis Mac Allister at Anfield following the World Cup winner’s £55m switch from Premier League rivals Brighton in June.
Liverpool are expected to continue spending to avoid another disappointing campaign. Jurgen Klopp’s side finished fifth in the Premier League last season and failed to compete in the cup competitions. They will play in the Europa League this coming term.
But who else are Liverpool after? Here are the latest headlines from Merseyside…
Liverpool will step up their interest in Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram, according to The Express. The 22-year-old midfielder has been on Klopp’s transfer shortlist for a while, but Liverpool were waiting until after the U21 Euros to make their move.
France suffered a surprise 3-1 defeat to Ukraine in the quarter-finals of the tournament in Georgia and Romania on Sunday evening, allowing Thuram to focus on a summer transfer. Newcastle have also been linked with the £30m-rated talent
Thuram, who is the son of legendary French defender Lillian, was recently named in Ligue 1’s Team of the Year after making 35 appearances in the division last season. He made his senior debut for France in their 4-0 win against the Netherlands in March.
Thuram is a defensive midfielder by trade and could sit behind Mac Allister and Szoboszlai in Klopp’s new-look midfield. Liverpool’s other midfielders are Fabinho, Thiago Alcantara, Jordan Henderson, Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott and Stegan Bajcetic.
Lavia bid ready
Liverpool are set to make an opening bid for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, according to talkSPORT. The Belgium international, 19, is expected to leave Southampton after their relegation to the Championship, with Chelsea and Arsenal also interested.
