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Caoimhe O'Neill

Roberto Firmino targeted, Ousmane Dembele linked and other Liverpool transfer rumours rated

The January transfer window is upon us and the Liverpool rumour mill is already swirling like crazy.

Takumi Minamino is the only done deal so far for Liverpool with youngster Herbie Kane having completed a loan move to Hull City.

Here we take a look at all the latest rumours linking players with moves to and from Anfield.

Real Madrid target Roberto Firmino

Who?

Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino signed for the club in 2015 and has been a revelation. Firmino's outstanding work ethic and Brazilian flair has saw him contribute 74 goals and 56 assists.

Where?

Calciomercato.com report Real Madrid have identified Firmino as a potential replacement for Karim Benzema. The French forward has 18 months left on his contract and Los Blancos reportedly think Liverpool's number nine can fill the void left by Benzema.

What?

If I was in Zinedine Zidane or any other manager on the planet I would be looking at Roberto Firmino too. But Jurgen Klopp will know exactly how crucial the Brazil star is to this Liverpool side and will be reluctant to let him go. 

Ousmane Dembele

Who?

Ousmane Dembele is a 22-year-old winger for Barcelona. He became one of the most expensive signings in history when the Catalan giants snapped him up for €105million from Borussia Dortmund in 2017.

Where?

Reports in Spain suggest Liverpool are one of a number of clubs interested in acquiring the World Cup winner with Barcelona reportedly looking to offload Dembele.

What?

Dembele is an exciting talent but the arrival of Takumi Minamino suggests Liverpool won't be looking to add anymore firepower to their attack during this window.

And with Barca looking to recoup as much of the fee they handed over to Dortmund as possible, it would make no sense for the Reds to shell out the speculated £100million when they have just signed Minamino for a steal of a price at £7.25million.

Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen celebrates after scoring against Brest on December 6, 2019 (FRANCOIS LO PRESTI/AFP via Getty Images)

 

Who?

Victor Osimhen is a 21-year-old striker who plays for Lille. The Nigeria international has impressed after scoring 10 goals in 18 Ligue 1 appearances this term.

Where?

Marca , as cited by the Daily Star, have suggested both Real Madrid and Barcelona are interested in the Nigerian star which could force Liverpool's transfer hand.

What?

Osimhen has been linked with Liverpool in the past but this sounds as though the Reds name could be getting used to hike up the price or even force one of the La Liga giants' hands.

With Lille having acquired the impressive youngster last summer on a five-year deal they will surely want to seek compensation if they are to lose their top scorer halfway through the campaign.

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