LIVE Transfer Talk – Liverpool set to offer Shaqiri, Origi to Atletico in deal for Saul

Euro 2020 and the Copa America are over and the summer transfer window is open, giving Europe’s biggest clubs the chance to create a sensation in the market. Check out the latest gossip below, and check out all the official offers here.

TOP STORY: Liverpool offer Shaqiri, Origi for Saul

Liverpool prepare to offer Atletico Madrid two players plus money to tempt Atletico Madrid to transfer Saul Niguez at Anfield, according to the Express.

The report states that Xherdan Shaqiri and Divock Origin will be made available to the club from the Spanish capital, with Jurgen Klopp keen to move a number of players before adding another renowned signing to the squad. The reigning La Liga champions are reportedly ready to listen to offers in the order of £ 42million.

Sources told ESPN’s Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens on Wednesday that Barcelona were interested in a swap deal that would see Antoine Griezmann return to Los Colchoneros in exchange for Saul, but Liverpool’s interest could now see either club reveal their hand in the negotiations.

Saul graduated from the Atletico academy in 2010 and eventually became a regular fixture on the first team, making 33 appearances last season as manager Diego Simeone led the club to the second league title in his tenure.

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09.43 BST: Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham have joined Arsenal in the race to sign the Lyon playmaker Houssem Aouar this summer, sources told ESPN’s Julien Laurens.

Aouar still has two years on his Lyon contract, but sources have told ESPN the Ligue 1 club are keen to get rid of the player. Mikel Arteta’s side will face competition for their signing from Premier League rivals United, Liverpool and Spurs.

Liverpool are looking to replace Georginio Wijnaldum who joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer this summer. Sources told ESPN that Liverpool have been following Aouar’s progress for some time and may be tempted to make an offer.

However, Liverpool’s relationship with Lyon has not been the same since they tried to sign striker Nabil Fekir in 2018, but the deal has failed.

United are also monitoring Aouar’s situation due to the uncertainty surrounding Paul Pogba’s future this summer. Sources told ESPN that PSG are considering a move for the midfielder and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sees Aouar as a good replacement for Pogba.

However, sources told ESPN that Arsenal and Spurs are leading the race to sign Aouar despite interest from United and Liverpool.

09.06 BST: Paris Saint-Germain believed Lionel messi was so open to the idea of ​​leaving Barcelona this summer that sporting director Leonardo had mentioned it as part of his plans for the new season when he met agents this summer to discuss transfers, sources told Julien Laurens from ESPN.

Messi struck a new five-year deal at Barcelona, ​​with a significantly reduced salary, but had weighed his options. He almost left Camp Nou last summer before turning around and this time around he was also good to go.

PSG’s optimism about a deal weakened considerably when Sergio Aguero completed his free transfer to Barcelona, ​​with the former Manchester City striker, a close friend of Messi. At this point, sources said, PSG began to move away from seeking a potential deal as they wanted to move on to more realistic goals.

08:30 BST: Celtic have reached deal with Vissel Kobe on signing of Japan international winger Kyogo Furuhashi, announced the Japanese club.

The 26-year-old will complete the move if and when he undergoes a medical examination. Celtic have yet to make any transfer announcement, and Vissel Kobe has not disclosed more details.

Furuhashi is set to become the fourth signing for new Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou, who spent three years managing Yokohama F. Marinos in the Japanese J1 League before taking over at Parkhead.

Celtic have already signed Liel Abada, Liam Shaw and Osaze Urhoghide since Postecoglou arrived earlier this summer.

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PAPER GOSSIP (by Adam Brown)

– Kylian MbappéThe s contract situation could be resolved with Marca writing that a big contract offer is on the horizon for the French star. The 22-year-old has only one year left on his contract and has been the subject of speculation, with previous reports indicating there has been a fallout between the forward and sporting director Leonardo. The new deal would bring Mbappe’s salary to a level similar to that of Neymar, who earns around $ 36.5 million per season.

– Getafe Marc Cucurella is in high demand with clubs from Italy and England chasing the much-loved La Liga star. Athletic write that AS Roma and Brighton & Hove Albion have shown interest in acquiring the left-wing player, and more clubs are waiting to see how the 22-year-old with an 18million release clause euros will behave at the next Olympic Games in Tokyo with Spain.

– Borussia Dortmund are ready to step up their pursuit of Donyell malen with a number of clubs impressed with the forward’s performance at Euro 2020. Calciomercato writes that the Bundesliga club are leading the way for the forward, who is also wanted by Juventus and AC Milan. The 22-year-old scored 25 goals and recorded eight assists for PSV Eindhoven last season.

– AC Milan continues its activity on the transfer market with Fodé Ballo Touré accept the conditions to move to the Serie A club. That’s according to Gianluca Di Marzio, who says a deal has already been made, and that the AS Monaco star is expected to arrive at San Siro on Saturday. The 24-year-old can play on the left side of midfield or defense, and recorded three assists in six starts at left-back last season.

– Leeds United Ezgjan Alioski is expected to head to the Turkish Super Lig after becoming a free agent this summer. Fabrice Romano writes that a deal has been reached with Galatasaray for the 29-year-old who represented North Macedonia at Euro 2020.