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Peter Harris

Thiago Alcantara 'alternative', Kristoffer Ajer link and more Liverpool transfer rumours rated

Patson Daka

Who? RB Salzburg attacker.

Where? Reports are emerging in the 21-year-old's native Zambia, from publication Far Post and cited by HITC, that a trio of Premier League clubs are interested in Daka - namely Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United.

The Reds are also labelled as 'prime favourites' for his signing.

What? Daka has already achieved a feat a number of Liverpool transfers have managed in the past - scoring against the Reds.

He was impressive during the recent friendly game in Austria, netting himself two goals against a near full strength defence that included Virgil van Dijk and Alisson.

Liverpool have been linked with a move for Watford's Ismaila Sarr but could be priced out this summer - and Daka may be another option to bolster the attack.

If the Reds are interested, it could perhaps be one for January or next summer - particularly if the futures of Xherdan Shaqiri, Divock Origi, Harry Wilson and Rhian Brewster are decided by then.

Marcelo Brozovic

Who? Inter Milan midfielder.

Where? 90min report Liverpool are considering a move for the Croatia international but could wait until later on in the transfer window to make any moves.

It also states Bayern Munich, PSG and Chelsea as possible suitors.

What? It seems he could become a potential alternative to Thiago Alcantara, should a move to Liverpool not come to pass for the Bayern Munich midfielder.

Brozovic is two years younger than Thiago, and would be expected to cost considerably less, on a lower wage.

Romelu Lukaku has previously said of his teammate: "If I went to war and had to carry someone with me, I would choose him. Great personality, so much quality.”

Klopp may not shop around for a midfielder unless one from his current squad leaves the club. If that happens, Brozovic might be a name fans will see crop up a lot more often.

Kristoffer Ajer

Who? Celtic defender.

Where? Daily Star are suggesting Liverpool are interested in the centre back who can also play as a defensive midfielder.

What? Aged 22, he could be seen as more in line with the kind of player Klopp and Liverpool look towards as he could be brought in for a bargain price having signed for the Scottish champions for little over £500k in 2016.

The new Scottish Premier League season is already underway and Ajer has played in all four games, starting three of them, keeping two clean sheets and notching one assist.

After securing a rotation option at left-back with the signing of Kostas Tsimikas, a reliable centre-back option to supplement the squad and replace Dejan Lovren is believed to be needed.

Although the Reds could have competition with Ajer also linked with AC Milan, Leicester City and West Ham United.

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