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Mark Wakefield

Liverpool make 'irrefutable' offer for Barcelona defender as Renato Sanches ready for transfer move

The January transfer window is officially open, which gives Liverpool the chance to bolster their squad.

Jurgen Klopp has the opportunity to add new faces to his Reds squad, with the deadline set for January 31.

A host of players have already been tipped to potentially move to Anfield before the window closes at the end of this month.

Here, we take a lookout some of the latest rumours doing the rounds online and on social media and how likely they are to happen.

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Who?

Coady Gakpo, PSV Eindhoven forward.

Where?

Dutch news outlet Voetbal International .

What?

According to the report, Liverpool have been joined by Manchester City in expressing an interest in signing Gakpo this summer.

The report states that Gakpo has held talks with both clubs over a move at the end of the season.

However, the player himself has admitted that he is likely to extend his contract, with a new deal that will run until 2026 supposedly on the cards.

This would not mean a move in the summer is off the table, of course, merely that PSV’s stance and asking price will be significantly in their favour.

Gakpo says that he is not thinking about a move this summer, but has acknowledged there are “interesting” clubs supposedly in talks.

"It looks like I'm going to renew my contract," said Gakpo. "The clubs that want something are also known to me, I've had conversations about that with my agent.

"Very interesting clubs have been added, but we have to look at what the first step is.

"At the moment my focus is not there and I had better things to do on Sunday."

Who?

Renato Sanches, Lille midfielder.

Where?

What?

Renato Sanches says he's ready to leave Lille amid reported interest from Liverpool and elsewhere.

The 24-year-old has been linked with a number of clubs, including the Reds, in recent months and he's reportedly not looking to sign a new contract.

A move in the summer is on the cards and he's hinted a transfer could happen if an offer comes in.

He was quoted in The Mirror saying: “Maybe Milan and Arsenal are interested but I don’t know. I spoke with my agent, I know which clubs are calling me but I can’t say right now.

"But I know I’m ready. If an offer comes in, I’ll find out what’s best for me.”

Who?

Ronal Araujo, Barcelona centre-back.

Where?

Spanish news outlet Nacional .

What?

Liverpool continue to be linked with signing the Barcelona defender this summer.

According to the report, Araujo wants a pay increase with a new contract to keep him at the Nou Camp.

Araujo’s current deal runs until the end of the season, with Liverpool supposedly in the running to sign the centre-back as a free agent.

The report adds that Barca president Joan Laporta has told Araujo to lower his wage demands in order to get a new contract.

This is where Liverpool come in, with the report stating that the Reds have made an “irrefutable offer” to sign the defender.

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