On that note, let’s take a look at the latest Liverpool news and rumors as on August 12, 2021.
Sheffield United boss keen to add Ben Davies to the squad
Ben Davies is yet to make his competitive debut for Liverpool since joining the Reds in January, and he has been linked with an exit.
Davies is attracting interest from the Championship, with Sheffield United keen on signing the centre-back.
Blades boss Slavisa Jokanovic is keen to add more players and improve the depth, and hinted that it’s clear they need to sign Davies.
Atletico Madrid to make a bid for Liverpool target
Dusan Vlahovic has been linked with a move to several top clubs including Liverpool, but the Reds might miss out on the Serbian.
As per Gianluca Di Marzio, Atletico Madrid are stepping up their interest in Vlahovic and are set to make a bid of €50 million.
Fiorentina have put a high asking price of €70 million on Vlahovic in an attempt to thwart potential suitors, but Atletico Madrid are hopeful of getting the deal across the line.
The move will come as a blow to Liverpool, who see Vlahovic as the ideal long-term successor for Roberto Firmino.
Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk could start against Norwich City
Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Joe Gomez and Virgil can Dijk are available to start Liverpool’s first game of the season against Norwich City.
Klopp, however, added that they will be assessed to see if they can last the entire 90 minutes against Norwich.
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