Liverpool transfer news LIVE – Khephren Thuram ‘close’, Manu Kone stance, Benjamin Pavard talks

Hello and welcome to your dedicated Liverpool news and transfers blog on Saturday, June 10.

Jurgen Klopp and key transfer figures at Anfield are up and running with the summer recruitment drive. Argentina playmaker Alexis Mac Allister is the first man through the door – as Liverpool weigh-up further high-profile signings in order to revamp their midfield options for next season.

Ex-Liverpool striker Peter Crouch has urged the club to hijack a move for Arsenal target Declan Rice as the England man continues to attract interest from Bayern Munich, Manchester City and top European sides. Meanwhile, reports from Italy and Germany have tipped the Reds to swoop for Federico Chiesa and Ryan Gravenberch respectively.

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