Talks underway with player's agent for deal for €50m attacker + Reds could complete £80.4million double deal

In Wednesday's Liverpool Roundup, Renato Sanches is linked with Liverpool again, I discuss Messi and Mbappe, Woodburn's future, Jeremy Doku as well Harvey Elliott's potential impact.

Fabrizio Romano corroborates Sanches news

Fabrizio Romano has corroborated news that the Reds are in a race with Barcelona to sign Renato Sanches after a report from Mundo Deportivo.

A report from daily Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo surfaced on Tuesday and it cited 'information from France' that claimed that Liverpool are the likeliest destination for Lille's Renato Sanches this summer.

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Messi to PSG could impact Mbappe

Lionel Messi's move to Paris Saint-Germain will have people talking for the next few days but it will be interesting to see what it does for Kylian Mbappe's future.

For Liverpool, they will be watching with interest as it will surely have fascinating repercussions for Kylian Mbappe, whose contract will expire in 11 months' time.

For all of Paris Saint-Germain's wealth and ambition, Ligue's competitiveness is nothing compared to the Premier League even if Lille beat them to the title.

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Murphy tips Liverpool to make a signing

Liverpool have been tipped by Murphy to complete a 'big' attacking signing this summer to go straight into the starting XI.

Speaking live on talkSPORT, Murphy said: “There is still a chance Liverpool will make one big one.

“I think so. An attacking one. In the attacking third. I personally wouldn’t sign anybody, if I was Klopp unless I thought they could go into the XI."

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Warnock is delighted for Harry Wilson

Stephen Warnock told Sky Sports News (09/08/21 at 10:50 am): “Big money signing. It will be a little weight off his shoulders (scoring on debut) to get off to a great start.

“It’s been a long saga with Harry Wilson leaving Liverpool. But he’s been tipped to leave during the past few years.

“He has had loan moves. An incredible player and he has fantastic ability.”

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Harvey Elliott has blown Hutchinson away

Liverpool signed Harvey Elliott from Fulham and they haven't looked back ever since and he's set to play a role for the Reds this season.

He said: “I have been speaking to Jason McAteer who has been following Liverpool throughout pre-season.

“He said the upturn in form with Harvey Elliott has been astonishing. He was brilliant last season on loan and he said ‘he is starting to look like a first-teamer and getting very close’.”

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Liverpool are in talks to sign Doku

Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, who was the first to break news of Chelsea's desire to sign Lukaku, says Liverpool are in talks to sign Jeremy Doku this summer.

LFC Transfer Room have done some digging and contacted Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri and asked him about Liverpool's interest in the forward.

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Liverpool staff 'blown away' by Woodburn

Ben Woodburn 'put in a standout display against Osasuna', writes the Athletic's Caoimhe O’Neill, which saw Liverpool's coaching staff 'blown away.'

Liverpool's coaching staff, comprised of head coach Jurgen Klopp and assistant coaches Pep Lijnders and Peter Krawietz have been 'blown away' by Woodburn, who is 'performing on a level they have not seen from the player previously.'

The 21-year-old is described as "out of this world" and O'Neil writes for the Athletic "he has been credited by Klopp and Co as helping raise the level of the sessions."

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Opinion: Liverpool should Tanguy Ndombele

Liverpool are in need of a new midfielder and Nuno Espirito Santo is unconvinced by Ndombele, reports the Athletic - it's the perfect storm for Jurgen Klopp.

Ndombele was reportedly available to face Arsenal in the pre-season North London friendly on Sunday but Nuno did not select him in his 25-man squad.

Charlie Eccleshare writes: "Ndombele, for his part, is weighing up his options. A move away from Tottenham is a possibility."

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Klopp could complete £80.4m double signing

Liverpool can sneak past the Premier League's rule on non-homegrown talent if they sign Jeremy Doku and I'll explain how.

According to Sky Sports, due to the fact that speed machine Doku is 19 years old, the Premier League's rules don't apply and he can be registered by the Reds until he's 21 without the rule applying to him.

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