Liverpool Zakaria ‘frontrunners’, chase £10.8m striker and Real Madrid ace
Liverpool have become the frontrunners to sign Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria – and could even land him this month, it has been claimed.
Swiss defensive midfielder Zakaria will be available as a free signing at the end of the season when his contract runs out, and the player has told his club of his intention to leave.
The Reds have also been linked with Nantes striker Randal Kolo Muani, 23, who has scored 7 goals and assisted three for his club in 20 appearances so far this season.
Jurgen Klopp's side are also reportedly ready to make a surprise move for Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.
Daily Star Sport has taken a look at the latest Liverpool transfer news below.
Zakaria latest
Liverpool are now the frontrunners for Denis Zakaria's signature alongside Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, it has been reported.
ESPN reports Liverpool, Bayern and Dortmund have made the "most serious" approaches for the player, according to a source close to the negotiations.
The report puts the Reds ahead of Premier League rivals Manchester United in the race for Zakaria, with the "uncertainty at United, with interim coach Ralf Rangnick in place only until the summer" counting against the Old Trafford side.
The player and his representatives are reportedly seeking a move during this month's transfer window, it is also claimed.
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Striker chased
Ligue 1 side Nantes want to sell striker Randal Kolo Muani to Liverpool rather than other suitors, it is claimed.
Bild [via Sport Witness ] claims the French club would prefer their forward goes to Anfield over a move to German side Eintracht Frankfurt.
The player's contract expires at the end of the season, with reports he could be available for £10.8million this month.
Muani is reportedly on Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp's list of targets as he "fits the profile of player he is looking for".
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Madrid keeper eyed
Liverpool are "seriously interested" in making Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin the club's understudy to Alisson Becker, it is reported.
According to Spanish outlet El Nacional, the Ukrainian would be available for around £17m.
Liverpool would offer the keeper appearances in cup matches and would have him "provide cover for the injury-prone Alisson."
The report adds that Jurgen Klopp has requested the club sign a new goalkeeper, but the Reds will face competition for his signature from Dutch side Ajax.
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