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Reds make enquiry for £110m striker

Liverpool are being tipped to bolster their attacking options this summer. Reports from Italy suggest that the Reds are looking to make a ‘bold transfer splash’ by signing £110million (€130m) rated Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.

Corriere dello Sport (via TEAMtalk) claims that Liverpool have made an enquiry for Osimhen who has contributed with 76 goals in 133 appearances since joining the Italian side from Lille in 2020. The asking price for the 25-year-old has so far put clubs off negotiating a move.

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It has forced president Aurelio De Laurentiis to consider lowering his asking price with both Arsenal and Chelsea also linked with a move for Osimhen. The latter are thought to be trying to negotiate a player swap deal with Romelu Lukaku wanted by Antonio Conte in Naples.

The report adds Napoli could revise their asking price and the striker could be available for £75m (€90m).

Osimhen has already revealed his desire to join a Premier League club, saying: “I already made up my mind. I already have my plan, I know what I want to do, the next step I want to take. I think 60 per cent of the people mention the rumours about me linked with the Premier League. The Premier League is one of the biggest leagues in the world. I want to finish the season with Napoli strong then come up with the decision I’ve already made.”

Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold plan made plan

Spanish outlet Relevo report  

Real Madrid are working on a deal to sign Alexander-Arnold year. The right-back is into the final 12 months of his contract with the Reds, which he signed almost three years ago.

If fresh terms is not signed, Alexander-Arnold would be able to sign a pre-agreements in January ahead of a summer move. He continues to attract interest from the Spanish giants who are alert to his situation.

However, talks over his future are expected to take place once he returns from his holiday.
Alexander-Arnold has already spoken to Slot and the pair have briefly outlined their respective plans for the summer.

According to a number of sources, the Reds star has talked up his determination to hit the ground running upon his return to club football and his commitment to the cause for the coming campaign.