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Connor O'Neill

Liverpool transfers - PSG stance on Kylian Mbappe future, Nat Phillips interest

Liverpool kicked-off their Premier League campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over Norwich City on Saturday evening with Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah both scoring after Diogo Jota's opener.

After completing the signing of RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate in May, focus for the Reds this summer has turned to player retention and offering contract extensions to a number of key players.

There is a sense of concern among Liverpool supporters regarding the lack of incomings and despite very few concrete links, however rumours continue to dominate the headlines.

And with that in mind, here is the latest rumours and gossip from around the globe.

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Who?

PSG forward Kylian Mbappe.

Where?

Daily Mirror.

What?

PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino has issued an update on the future of the forward amid continued links to Liverpool and Real Madrid.

Despite continued speculation around the Frenchman’s PSG future after the arrival of Lionel Messi, Pochettino insists Mbappe is "relaxed" about his situation at the club.

He said: "Kylian is relaxed, he is our player and I don't see him being anywhere else this season.”

Before he added: "This period is part of football. Lots of things are said and I know from experience that some things happen and others don't.

"Kylian is preparing for tomorrow's game. The only conversations I have with Kylian are about football.

"He has a year left on his contract, if he doesn't renew it. We are happy with him and from what I see he is happy with us too."

Who?

Liverpool defender Nathaniel Phillips.

Where?

The Athletic via Football Transfer Tavern.

What?

According to the report, Southampton are said to be interested in a loan deal for the Liverpool centre-back.

It is claimed that the Saints are believed to be looking towards Phillips to fill the void left by Jan Vestergaard, who joined Leicester City last week.

Burnley and Newcastle United, according to the report, are amongst two of many clubs believed to have been interested in Phillips this summer.

Who?

Ben Woodburn.

Where?

Daily Star.

What?

According to the report, Hearts are reportedly close to completing the loan signing of the Liverpool attacking midfielder.

Woodburn has previously spent time on loan at Sheffield United, Oxford United and most recently Blackpool.

However, the report claims that the details are being finalised ahead of a move north of the border for Woodburn.

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