Liverpool transfer news LIVE – Nicolo Barella offer, Gabri Veiga twist, Ryan Gravenberch attitude

Samuel Chukwueze has provisionally been linked with a transfer to Anfield.

Arsenal, Aston Villa, West Ham and Liverpool are said to be in the race.

Here’s what Villarreal CEO Fernando Roig Negueroles said about that interest;

It is true that he is excited to play for a big club in Europe or in the Premier League. If this opportunity came up, we would sit down and negotiate it. But it will be necessary to see if there is any beneficial offer for the three parties. In this case, no offer has yet been made.

Liverpool are reportedly willing to listen to offers for Mateusz Musialowski this summer.

It is according to Football Insiderwho reports that the Reds will not stand in his way in the event that an acceptable bid is received either from the Polish Ekstraklasa league or elsewhere.

The report goes on to claim that Musialowski recently switched agents in preparation for a potential departure and that his parents are now monitoring his career.

Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is reportedly closing in on a return to management at La Liga side Celta Vigo.

Benitez has been out of work since being sacked by Everton in January 2022 after just six and a half months in charge. Before that he had a period in China with Dalian Professional.

And now according to Spanish publication Revelo, negotiations between Celta and Benitez are “accelerated” in the hope of reaching an agreement this week. The La Liga side have been on the hunt for a new manager following the departure of Carlos Carvalhal.

Should Benitez succeed Carvalhal at the Estadio de Balaidos, one of his first tasks will be to discuss the future of central midfielder Gabri Veiga.

The ECHO understands Veiga is one of several midfielders Liverpool are currently considering as Jurgen Klopp and sporting director Jorg Schmadtke look to add further to the engine room following the arrival of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Veiga enjoyed an excellent campaign with Celta last term, creating four assists and scoring 11 goals in 36 games, and the 21-year-old, who is likely to be part of Spain’s U21 squad for this month’s European Championships in Romania and Georgia, reportedly has a release clause of around £34m.

Liverpool have reportedly made a recent bid to sign Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde.

It is according to TEAM talkwho report that the Reds made a very ‘real’ attempt to bring the Uruguayan to Anfield this summer.

But the report goes on to claim that Valverde reportedly does not want to move and Real are reportedly unwilling to sell anyway. Chelsea and Man City also made moves for the midfielder, according to the report.

Reports from 90 min indicates Chelsea have emerged as possible suitors for in-demand Inter Milan and Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella amid ongoing suggestions Liverpool could target the player.

The 26-year-old helped his side reach the Champions League showpiece last season. He also helped his country reign in the delayed Euro 2020 final two summers ago.

Amid heavy-handed suggestions that Newcastle were about to buy Barella for £50m. this summer, incoming Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is believed to be weighing him up as a prime target despite seeing the Blues spend £600m. last season and then fail to secure a top-half finish.

Liverpool are reportedly among the clubs chasing Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat in the summer window.

It is according to FirenzeViola.it, via Sports witnesswho report that the Reds and Newcastle United are the only clubs currently “ready to pay” the fee requested by the Serie A side.

The report also claims that the Morocco international has received interest from Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. ECHO also understands KhephrenThuram is high on the shortlist as the Reds plan further midfield additions.