SWANSEA, WALES - Tuesday, March 26, 2013: Croatia's Mateo Kovacic in action against Wales during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Qualifying Group A match at the Liberty Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool Transfer Rumour Roundup: Recruitment drive to continue after Firmino signing

It’s already been a busy summer for Liverpool in the transfer market, but that hasn’t stopped the rumour mill from linking the Reds with more targets.

10.12.2011, easy Credit Stadion, Nuernberg, GER, 1.FBL, 1. FC Nürnberg/ Nuernberg vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, im Bild:Timmy Simons (Nuernberg #2) im Zweikampf mit Roberto Firmino (Hoffenheim #22). // during the Match GER, 1.FBL, 1. FC Nürnberg/ Nuernberg vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on 2011/12/10, easy Credit Stadion, Nuernberg, Germany..EXPA Pictures © 2011, PhotoCredit: EXPA/ nph/ Will..***** ATTENTION - OUT OF GER, CRO *****

“Genuinely stunned” – Liverpool fans react joyously to signing of Roberto Firmino

Liverpool have completed the signing of Brazil and Hoffenheim star Roberto Firmino, and we round-up the best social media reaction regarding the move.

Liverpool agree £29m deal with Hoffenheim to sign Brazil star Roberto Firmino

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Hoffenheim attacking midfielder Roberto Firmino, according to reports on Tuesday night.

Liverpool eye South American trio

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 17, 2014: Liverpool's Javier Manquillo in action against Southampton during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Javier Manquillo set to leave Liverpool this summer, Benfica linked with move

Portuguese giants Benfica are reportedly mulling over a move for unwanted Liverpool loaned defender Javi Manquillo.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, May 2, 2015: Liverpool's Raheem Sterling looks dejected after missing a chance against Queens Park Rangers during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Vieira impressed with Sterling as Man City prepare third bid

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, September 17, 2013: Liverpool's Tiago Ilori in action against Sunderland during the Under 21 FA Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool offer new contract and first team chance to Tiago Ilori

Liverpool are reported to have offered Tiago Ilori a new deal to remain at Anfield alongside the chance to stake a claim for a first team spot in pre-season

10.12.2011, easy Credit Stadion, Nuernberg, GER, 1.FBL, 1. FC Nürnberg/ Nuernberg vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, im Bild:Timmy Simons (Nuernberg #2) im Zweikampf mit Roberto Firmino (Hoffenheim #22). // during the Match GER, 1.FBL, 1. FC Nürnberg/ Nuernberg vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on 2011/12/10, easy Credit Stadion, Nuernberg, Germany..EXPA Pictures © 2011, PhotoCredit: EXPA/ nph/ Will..***** ATTENTION - OUT OF GER, CRO *****

Tuesday’s LFC Transfer Roundup: Reds closing in on 2 major signings?

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10.12.2011, easy Credit Stadion, Nuernberg, GER, 1.FBL, 1. FC Nürnberg/ Nuernberg vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, im Bild:Timmy Simons (Nuernberg #2) im Zweikampf mit Roberto Firmino (Hoffenheim #22). // during the Match GER, 1.FBL, 1. FC Nürnberg/ Nuernberg vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on 2011/12/10, easy Credit Stadion, Nuernberg, Germany..EXPA Pictures © 2011, PhotoCredit: EXPA/ nph/ Will..***** ATTENTION - OUT OF GER, CRO *****

Rumour Mill: Liverpool now “favourites” to sign Roberto Firmino

After making a surprise entrance into the race to sign Hoffenheim forward Roberto Firmino, reports from Brazil suggest Liverpool as a likely destination.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, September 16, 2014: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli and Fabio Borini looks dejected as PFC Ludogorets Razgrad score a late equalising goal during the UEFA Champions League Group B match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Brendan Rodgers wants 8 out, 3 more in at Liverpool this summer – Reports

There seems to be another major overhaul on the cards at Liverpool this summer, with reports suggesting Brendan Rodgers wants to sell eight players.

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Liverpool’s best possible starting XI on the opening day of the season

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LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, April 19, 2015: Aston Villa's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the first equalising goal against Liverpool during the FA Cup Semi-Final match at Wembley Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

No bids for Benteke as Villa look to keep hold of Liverpool target

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Liverpool turn transfer focus to strikers Carlos Bacca and Salomon Rondon

With talks over a move for Christian Benteke stalling, Liverpool have reportedly turned to South American strikers Carlos Bacca and Salomon Rondon.

Sunday’s LFC Rumours: Reds turn attentions to Bacca and Llorente

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Pepijn Lijnders set to be promoted to Brendan Rodgers’ backroom staff

Liverpool are to promote highly-rated Dutch coach Pepijn Lijnders from the academy.

10.12.2011, easy Credit Stadion, Nuernberg, GER, 1.FBL, 1. FC Nürnberg/ Nuernberg vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, im Bild:Timmy Simons (Nuernberg #2) im Zweikampf mit Roberto Firmino (Hoffenheim #22). // during the Match GER, 1.FBL, 1. FC Nürnberg/ Nuernberg vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on 2011/12/10, easy Credit Stadion, Nuernberg, Germany..EXPA Pictures © 2011, PhotoCredit: EXPA/ nph/ Will..***** ATTENTION - OUT OF GER, CRO *****

Liverpool looking to hijack move for Brazil star Roberto Firmino

Liverpool are considering making an eleventh hour bid for Brazil and Hoffenheim star Roberto Firmino, according to reports on Friday evening.

OSLO, NORWAY - Wednesday, August 7, 2013: Liverpool's Fabio Borini looks dejected after missing a chance against Valerenga during a preseason friendly match at the Ullevaal Stadion. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“Top clubs in Europe” keen on “caged lion” Fabio Borini, claims agent

Liverpool forward Fabio Borini wants to leave the club this summer, according to his agent.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 17, 2014: Liverpool's Rickie Lambert in action against Southampton's Nathaniel Clyne during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Friday’s LFC Transfer Rumour Roundup: Latest on Clyne, Sterling, Digne & More

With the start of the summer transfer window now less than two weeks away, we round-up the latest rumours affecting Liverpool over the last few days.

SWANSEA, WALES - Tuesday, March 26, 2013: Croatia's Mateo Kovacic in action against Wales during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Qualifying Group A match at the Liberty Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Video: Mateo Kovacic to Liverpool like a game of Chinese whispers

Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic has been linked with Liverpool by numerous foreign media this summer, but it seems to have little substance to the reports.

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Rumour Mill: Liverpool target Monaco midfielder Lucas Ocampos

Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Monaco attacking midfielder Lucas Ocampos.

PORT TALBOT, WALES - Thursday, November 1, 2012: England's Joseph Gomez in action against Wales during the Under-16's Victory Shield match at Victoria Road. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Joe Gomez to undergo Liverpool medical on Friday

Liverpool hope to finalise a deal for Charlton teenager Joe Gomez later this week with the 18-year-old scheduled to undergo a medical on Friday.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 27, 2014: Liverpool's Martin Skrtel in action against Everton during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Rumour Mill: Martin Skrtel rejects Inter Milan interest to stay at Liverpool

Martin Skrtel has turned down interest from Inter Milan and will stay at Liverpool this summer, according to the defender’s agent.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 17, 2014: Liverpool's Raheem Sterling in action against Southampton's Nathaniel Clyne during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool reject Man City’s £40m bid for Raheem Sterling

Manchester City have failed with a renewed bid for Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling despite increasing their offer by £10million.

Rumour Mill: Liverpool in “transfer fight” for Barcelona defender Marc Bartra

Liverpool are reported to be in a three club transfer battle to sign Barcelona centre back Marc Bartra this summer.

STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Sunday, May 24, 2015: Liverpool's Raheem Sterling runs out to face Stoke City during the Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Man City increase offer to £40m for Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling

Manchester City have put in an renewed bid for Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling, according to reports on Wednesday morning.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, March 1, 2015: Manchester City's Edin Dzeko celebrates scoring the first equalising goal against Liverpool to level the score at 1-1 during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

LFC Transfer Rumour Roundup: Dzeko, Firmino, Gomez, Coates

Another day, another handful of Liverpool transfer rumour goodness (badness). And today’s roundup counts as four of your five-a-day.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 17, 2014: Southampton's Nathaniel Clyne celebrates scoring the first goal against Liverpool during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool hoping to sign Nathaniel Clyne for £11 million

Liverpool are hoping to sign Southampton and England right-back Nathaniel Clyne for £11 million.

PRESTON, ENGLAND - Saturday, July 19, 2014: Liverpool's Sebastian Coates in action against Preston North End during a preseason friendly match at Deepdale Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool target Charlton teenager to replace Sebastian Coates

Liverpool are targeting Charlton Athletic teenager Joe Gomez to replace outgoing Sebastian Coates this summer.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, August 3, 2013: Liverpool's Iago Aspas in action against Olympiakos CFP during a preseason friendly match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Report: Sevilla sell Iago Aspas straight back to Celta Vigo

Sevilla have signed Iago Aspas from Liverpool as part of the agreement between the two clubs – then sold him straight back to Celta Vigo.

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - Monday, August 18, 2014: Chelsea's captain John Terry in action against Burnley's Danny Ings during the Premier League match at Turf Moor. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Report: Liverpool offer £6m compensation for Danny Ings but Burnley want £10m

Liverpool are reported to be considering making an improved compensation offer of £6million to Burnley for Danny Ings.