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Mark Wakefield

Chelsea make '£67.5m bid' for defender linked with double Liverpool '£102m transfer'

The transfer window is officially open and Jurgen Klopp has already been busy bringing in fresh talent, with Darwin Nunez, Fabio Carvalho and Calvin Ramsay all moving to Liverpool.

Anfield sources have indicated the club's incoming business is now completed for the summer. But that has not stopped rumours swirling over potential further additions.

And, here, we take a look at the latest gossip doing the rounds online and on social media and how likely the deals are to happen.

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Who?

Matthijs de Ligt, Juventus defender.

Where?

Corriere dello Sport, Italian news outlet, via Paisley Gates .

What?

According to the report, Chelsea are set to beat Liverpool to the signing of De Ligt this summer.

Recent reports have linked the Reds with a move for the Juventus centre-back as part of a double £102m move that also includes midfielder Adrien Rabiot.

Now, Corriere dello Sport claim Chelsea have made a £67.5m offer plus bonuses for Virgil van Dijk's Holland international team-mate, while Bayern Munich are also said to be in the mix and preparing to make an offer worth up to £63.5m.

Who?

Renato Sanches, Lille midfielder.

Where?

Sky Italia

What?

According to the report, AC Milan are closing in on a deal to sign the midfielder formerly linked with Liverpool.

Sanches was heavily linked with the Reds last summer before and after the European Championships until he suffered a serious injury that ruled him out for several months. Now, according to this fresh rumour, Milan are close to agreeing a deal worth £8.5m for the Portugal international.

It has been claimed, though, that there are still a few details with Sanches’ agent, Jorge Mendes, left to sort out before a move can be confirmed.

Who?

Marco Asensio, Real Madrid forward

Where?

AS , Spanish news outlet

What?

According to the report, Newcastle United have now joined the race to sign Asensio this summer. Liverpool and Arsenal are the two English clubs who have been credited with an interest in the Madrid star.

It has been claimed that Newcastle are working on a deal to the signing of Asensio.

Despite the reports linking Liverpool with the Spain international in recent weeks, the ECHO understands he not a player of interest to Klopp and his team.

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