Liverpool transfer news: Reds make offer that could hurt Man Utd as £34m stance emerges

Liverpool’s work in the transfer window is not done and there is sure to be more ins and outs around Anfield as Arne Slot forms his squad to retain the Premier League title

Liverpool have set the early pace in the transfer market after completing deals for Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Armin Pecsi and there’s little sign they’re slowing down. Wirtz’s arrival is the big move of the summer thus far with the Reds requiring to pay up to £116million with add-ons.

Milos Kerkez is next expected through the door, with a medical scheduled for during the week. Liverpool have agreed a £40m fee with Bournemouth and personal terms are already agreed.

And a striker is still on the agenda. While Alexander Isak is appreciated, prising him away from Newcastle will prove difficult after the Magpies claimed Champions League football.

But with Darwin Nunez set to depart, a forward is likely to be on Arne Slot’s list. A number of other exits could await too as Andy Robertson, Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa all consider their futures.

Mirror Football takes a look at the latest transfer news and rumours around Anfield.

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Liverpool proposal

Italian outlet Tutto Mercato Web claim Liverpool have made a proposal to Napoli to sign Victor Osimhen. The Serie A champions are keen to offload the Nigeria international, who spent last term on loan at Galatasaray.

Osimhen has been linked with Manchester United already this summer as they target a new striker, and the forward is said to have snubbed a move to Al-Hilal. Liverpool are hoping to tempt Napoli into a deal by offering up Darwin Nunez and Federcio Chiesa in exchange for the 26-year-old

Darwin is expected to leave Anfield this summer after a tough season. Chiesa meanwhile has been told by new Italy boss Gennaro Gattuso that he must play more frequently to be part of his plans with the national team.

Napoli stance on Darwin Nunez

Napoli have made Darwin Nunez their primary target up front this summer and will not advance negotiations over other options until they know whether making a deal with Liverpool is feasible, per reports.

The Italian side are set to continue talks with the Reds next week having already made a verbal offer in the region of €40m (34m). That would see the club make a significant loss on the Uruguay international who signed for more than £85m.

Lorenzo Lucca and Rasmus Hojlund have been touted as alternatives but Darwin is Antonio Conte’s favoured option for the moment. Liverpool are said to want £43m for the striker.

Guehi condition

Marc Guehi is only willing to leave Crystal Palace if he is assured of being a regular first-team starter, per reports. The defender has long been admired by Liverpool, and has drawn interest from the likes of Arsenal and Newcastle.

The Eagles star is in the final year of his contract but Palace still want a £40m fee. The Reds do not want to overpay for Guehi, but with the sale of Jarell Quansah and uncertainty over Ibrahima Konate, speculation is sure to continue.

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