Liverpool transfer news today: Kudus ADVANTAGE, Antonio Silva CONTACT and Ramsdale SURPRISE

The countdown to the summer transfer window is in full swing and we’ve got the latest Liverpool transfer news for you today (Monday 3 June).

With the departure of Jurgen Klopp and the arrival of Arne Slot, the Reds are actively pursuing several targets to reorganize their squad.

Luis Guilherme’s strike could give Liverpool Kudus the advantage

Liverpool may lose out to West Ham United in the race to sign Palmeiras wonderkid Luis Guilherme, but there may be an edge.

The Reds are said to be one of six Premier League sides credited with scouting the teenager over the past year, with new reports claiming they have been at the front of the queue for the striker.

However, another Premier League club has reportedly made the first moves in a bid to lure the forward to England, with The Guardian claiming West Ham are in talks with Palmeiras over a £25m deal.

Palmeiras x Coritiba SÃO PAULO, SP – 04/06/2023: PALMEIRAS X CORITIBA – Luis Guilherme during the game between Palmeiras x Coritiba held at Allianz Parque in São Paulo, SP. The match is valid for the 9th stage of Brasileirão 2023. Photo: Marco Galvão/Fotoarena x2384725x PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxBRA MarcoxGalvão

While it would be a blow to miss out on signing a potential future world-class star, Guilherme joining the Hammers could prove to be fantastic news for the Reds in the long term as it could have implications for the future of Mohammed Kudus.

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Reds make contact for Anthony Silva

Correio da Manha report that Liverpool have made initial contact with Benfica for centre-back Antonio Silva.

However, the report states that the Reds are not the only ones looking to sign the young centre-back as they face Premier League rivals Manchester United as well as Arsenal, with suggestions that the latter are currently leading the way and will to make a deal. as soon as possible.

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The main point of contention for all three clubs is that Silva has a €100m (£85m) buyout clause in his contract and Benfica believe they could get close to that – if not and the full fee.

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Liverpool on red alert for Schalke Wonderkid

Liverpool could still have the chance to complete a deal for Schalke wonderkid Assan Ouedraogo this summer, according to reports.

The 18-year-old is regarded as one of the brightest talents in German football, despite an injury-plagued 2023/24 campaign in which he was limited to just 17 appearances in the second division.

Although the lack of playing time has not slowed interest in his services with Liverpool among several clubs, including Manchester United, Aston Villa and Newcastle United, who are said to have made contact with the midfielder’s camp.

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Ramsdale tipped for an unlikely change

In what would be one of the more surprising moves of the summer transfer window if it were to happen, Aaron Ramsdale has been tipped to join Liverpool from Arsenal in a bid to get regular game time next season.

The England international has been David Raya’s back-up option for most of the 2023/24 campaign and the writing is on the wall regarding his future at the Emirates Stadium, with the Spaniard expected to join the Gunners permanently . being linked with a move for Justin Bijlow from Feyenoord.

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With rumors of a move to Newcastle United for Ramsdale, he has been tipped by former England international Paul Robinson to sign for Liverpool as a potential replacement for Caoimhin Kelleher.

“I don’t think Aaron Ramsdale will move abroad, I think there is a move for him in the Premier League,” he said. Football Insider. “If Kelleher leaves Liverpool, he will have the opportunity to go and be number one with Alisson.”

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