Liverpool have been told a top Real Madrid star wants to move to Anfield after a journalist shared why the chances of a move were 70/30 in their favour.

Liverpool are reportedly in talks with Real Madrid over Rodrygo, joining Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign him

Liverpool are willing to go all out to sign Alexander Isak, with a juicy offer being prepared for Newcastle, and the striker's stance on a move emerging

Liverpool are said to have reacted to Newcastle shutting the door on Isak talks by launching a bid for Ekitike, and Fabrizio Romano reports on Thursday morning that they are now ahead of the Magpies in the race to sign the French forward. The Reds expect to sign Ekitike if all hopes of an Isak deal end.

Liverpool are also keen on the defender, despite also being linked to Marc Guehi, but Chelsea's recent successes could see Hato join the London club. Chelsea are looking to add another defender, with Hato being so highly-rated because of his ability to play both center back and left back.

Liverpool’s pre-season often offers young talents the stage to stake a claim, and Luca Stephenson has done exactly that. Fielded out of position at centre-back alongside Joe Gomez against Preston North End, the 21-year-old displayed the kind of composure and adaptability that academy coaches always speak about but rarely see at senior level.

Newcastle's Sweden international is the complete centre-forward and would make a fine squad even more formidable

Liverpool reportedly discussed Brentford forward Yoane Wissa when weighing up possible striker targets earlier this year

According to sources in France, Liverpool have become the surprise latest club interested in signing one Chelsea player.