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Liverpool 'watching' Hwang Hee-chan as 'transfer talks open' over £42m midfielder

The final international break until March is now with us as Liverpool currently sit in fourth - four points behind leaders Chelsea.

Once that international break is out of the way, Liverpool face a hectic festive period and the recruitment team will have targets in their minds going into the January transfer window.

Jurgen Klopp has a relatively quiet summer, with Ibrahima Konate, a deal agreed before the end of May, the only major acquisition at Anfield.

Could there be more Liverpool moves on the way in the New Year sales? Here’s a round-up of some of the latest speculation from around the web on the tittle-tattle trail.

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Who?

Wolves striker Hwang Hee-chan.

Where?

The Mirror.

What?

Liverpool have been joined by Manchester City in showing an interest in the South Korea international.

Wolves have the option to sign Hwang on a permanent deal, with the striker currently on loan from RB Leipzig.

The report states that Wolves are considering making Hwang’s deal permanent in January, in order to avoid losing him to either Liverpool or Man City.

It has been claimed that Liverpool have “watched” Hwang many times, and see him as a player who can provide cover and competition for the likes of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota.

Who?

Aurelien Tchouameni.

Where?

Italian publication TuttoJuve via The Boot Room.

What?

Liverpool and Manchester City are reportedly two of a handful of European heavyweights to open talks over a deal for Tchouameni.

The report by Tutto Juve claims that the Reds and City are interested in the midfielder – opening talks and enquiring as to Tchouameni’s asking price.

The report then goes on to claim that Monaco have informed Liverpool and City – as well as Madrid, Juventus and Chelsea – that Tchouameni will cost £42million.

But the report later claims that Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea are leading the race to land the midfielder and are willing to pay as much as £51million.

Who?

Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria.

Where?

Italian news outlet Gazzetta Dello Sport

What?

According to the report, Liverpool are once again being linked with the Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder.

Zakaria is a January target for Serie A giants Juventus, according to the report, that also mentions that Liverpool are in the conversation, having previously been linked with the Switzerland international.

The report goes on to say that Jurgen Klopp's side are “in contention” to sign Zakaria, but add that Juventus is the most likely destination for the 24-year-old.

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