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Hannah Pinnock

Real Madrid 'in the race' for Liverpool target as Marco Asensio future takes new twist

The summer transfer window is heating up with news Sadio Mane will depart the club this summer for Bayern Munich.

The two clubs reached an agreement this week and the Senegalese will likely become the biggest departure for Liverpool this window. Divock Origi's exit has also been confirmed, while the Reds are understood to be braced for interest in the likes of Takumi Minamino.

Despite suggestion the Reds' incoming business is already done, they continue to be linked with players across Europe. Here's a round-up of all the latest Liverpool transfer gossip from around the globe.

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Who?

Jude Bellingham.

Where?

Cadena Ser.

What?

Real Madrid are 'eager' to complete a deal for Liverpool target Jude Bellingham, according to recent reports.

The Reds are understood to be prioritising a move for a midfielder next summer and their interest in the Borussia Dortmund man is no secret. However, it seems they will face stiff competition if they decide to pursue a deal in 2023.

A report from Spanish outlet Cadena Ser claims the La Liga giants have made Dortmund aware of their interest but understand they will have to wait until next summer. The Champions League finalists may need to battle it out in the transfer market once again after Real Madrid moved to sign Aurelien Tchouameni this window.

Who?

Marco Asensio.

Where?

Sport (via TEAMtalk ).

What?

Liverpool and Arsenal could battle it out for Real Madrid star Marco Asensio, according to recent reports.

Spanish outlet Sport, cited by TEAMtalk, claim the Gunners are preparing to sign the attacker 'at all costs', despite interest from Merseyside. Asensio is a player is a player Liverpool have continuously been linked to over the years, athough such rumours have never materialised into anything concrete.

The 26-year-old is about to enter the final year of his contract at the Bernabeu leading to widespread reports he could be on the move this transfer window. The article names Arsenal as strong contender to land his signature, although highlights Liverpool would also be 'interested'.

Who?

Gleison Bremer.

Where?

The Mirror.

What?

Tottenham could make a move for another rumoured Liverpool target, Gleison Bremer, this summer.

That's according to a report from the Mirror, who claim the Reds could miss out on the defender as Spurs eye a £22m move. Liverpool have long been linked with the player, with reports in Italy back in December 2020 suggesting they were tracking his progress.

The Brazilian won Serie A's 'best defender' honour last season and he's attracting plenty of interest already this window. Spurs appear to be leading the race, if recent rumours are anything to go by.

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