Liverpool target willing to 'run down' deal as Rodyrgo meeting planned

Daily Mirror

2 days ago

Liverpool's work in the transfer window may not be over as speculation over Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Marc Guehi and Rodrygo continues as Arne Slot prepares his squad for the season
Liverpool set the pace in the transfer window earlier in the summer by making the first and most extravagant moves. Florian Wirtz arrived at Anfield in a record deal and joined Bayer Leverkusen team-mate Jeremie Frimpong at the club after Trent Alexander-Arnold depart for Real Madrid.
Milos Kerkez also arrived at the club from Bournemouth as the Reds' spending exceeded £200million, with Giorgi Mamardashvili to finally join from Valencia after a deal was made last summer. But the club have been frugal too with goalkeeping additions in Freddie Woodman on a free transfer and Armin Pecsi from Puskas FC for a modest fee.
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Exits have seen the Reds start to claim some of that money back. Jarell Quansah moved to Bayer Leverkusen for a healthy price, while Liverpool were able to cash in on Caomhin Kelleher and Nat Phillips to Brentford and West Brom respectively.
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And the business is not yet complete. There is still the suggestion that Arne Slot requires a forwad and a new defender, while speculation remains over the futures of Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Ibrahima Konate.
Mirror Football takes a look at the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding the club.
Diaz latest
Spanish news outlet SPORT claims it appearrs Hansi Flick and Barcelona are ready to 'throw in the towel' in their bid to sign Luis Diaz. The Catalan club, led by sporting director Deco, have shown interest in Liverpool's star, who has just two years remaining on his contract.
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But the La Liga giants are unwilling to meet a suggested €80million (£69million) asking price. Anfield chiefs are said to be uninterested in doing a deal for the Colombian.
It is claimed Diaz will not push for the move at this stage and Barcelona have made contact with the player but not made an official approach to Liverpool. Despite competition from Bayern Munich, Barca seem most likely to see if an opportunity arises later in the window.
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Liverpool patience
If last summer's lack of transfer business showed anything, it was perhaps that Liverpool have patience to make the correct moves. And now that might be part of their thinking once again in landing a new defender.
The position is among the club's priorities and there has been talk of a move for Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi. Chronicle Live report the England international is willing to run down the year remaning on his contract.
With it previously suggested the ex-Chelsea academy product prefers a move to Anfield over other suitors, that could play well into Liverpool hands.
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Rodrygo meeting
Rodrygo's future could be decided next week with reports claiming a meeting is pencilled in to discuss his future. Real Madrid are open to seeing the Brazilian exit and are leaving the final decision in the player's hands.
The 24-year-old is said to be uninterested in a move to Saudi side Al-Nassr and Rodrygo remains focused on staying in Europe. Arsenal have been persistently linked with a potential move, while Liverpool have historical interest.
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Should Luis Diaz depart Anfield, the Reds could make a move. Former player Fernando Morientes has claimed the player is suited to the Premier League.
"But it's true that Rodrygo has Premier League qualities," he said. "Open games, games with space, games with limited resources where he has to navigate in short spaces, a player with tremendous quality and individual talent that can do both. I'd like to see him in the Premier League, and I'd like to see him at Liverpool to see how he performs in that league."