Shady Saul ‘links’ and mixed Renato Sanches reports – Liverpool FC Roundup

Liverpool are definitely going to be signing a midfielder this summer and the rumours centre around a particular type – but the name is still shrouded in mystery as rumours conflict and collide.

 

Reds “very interested” in Renato

French reports and Portuguese reports, variations of the same thing.

L’Equipe say the Reds are one of a few sides extremely keen on Lille midfielder Renato Sanches, with the 23-year-old set to be at the centre of a bidding war between Arsenal and Liverpool.

Think we know how that ‘war’ would pan out if it’s true.

But elsewhere, Portuguese journalist Pedro Almeida says the Reds have already offered Sanches’ camp the terms they required and are at the “front of the deal”, with Juve also keen for €40m.

That said, he doesn’t seem to be particularly affiliated with any outlet, isn’t a verified Twitter account and also said in December the deal for Sanches was done for €18m. Now it’s €35m!

 

Reds rumours of the day

2ECF3YJ Dragao Stadium, Porto, Portugal. 13th Feb, 2021. Portuguese Championship Football, FC Porto versus Boa Vista; Marko Grujic of FC Porto chases the through ball Credit: Action Plus Sports/Alamy Live News

 

Latest Liverpool FC news

SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - Monday, January 18, 2021: Liverpool's goalkeeper Marcelo Pitaluga (R) with assistant coach Gary O'Neil after the Premier League 2 Division 1 match between Everton FC Under-23's and Liverpool FC Under-23’s, the Mini-Merseyside Derby, at Haig Avenue. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

 

Euro 2020 latest

Click the link above for all Euro 2020 news regarding the Reds!

  • Harry Maguire wants England to avoid past mistakes when it comes to the semi-final against Denmark
  • The Danish FA have sent flags and shirts to fans who are going to Wembley to ensure the support is seen and heard
  • Bukayo Saka is tipped for a return to England’s line-up for the semi-final, replacing Jadon Sancho who started against Ukraine

 

Latest transfer chat elsewhere

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - Friday, June 22, 2018: Brazil's Philippe Coutinho Correia during the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Group E match between Brazil and Costa Rica at the Saint Petersburg Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

  • Miralem Pjanic is wanted by Spurs as Barcelona are willing to give him a free transfer

 

Tweet of the day and match of the night

The work of Thomas Gronnemark in full effect!

https://twitter.com/topimpacat/status/1412036132150431747

No matches tonight – semi-finals from tomorrow.

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