Liverpool transfer news: The Reds have reportedly made a $77m bid for a midfielder from Real Madrid, while FSG have also reportedly considered a highly unlikely $300m move.

As Liverpool fans enjoy a break from the relentless football schedule, attention has turned to who could add to Jurgen Klopp’s squad ahead of the start of the new season.

Liverpool’s first players will return for the first day of a lengthy pre-season in just over a week, with many more sidelined for slightly longer after playing for their country internationally .

But so far, the transfer market hasn’t really taken off. Liverpool have signed Alexis Mac Allister and other players are expected to follow, but few other major moves have been announced.

Mason Mount and Declan Rice are among those who have been subject to offers from various quarters, while Bayern Munich, reports The Athletic, today made an opening bid for Harry Kane.

If the first big deal goes through, it could possibly set off something of a domino effect, with potentially no bigger names on the transfer market than PSG and French forward Kylian Mbappé.

Fede Valverde (Real Madrid)

Real Madrid’s midfield is certainly full with the arrival of Jude Bellingham this summer, Luka Modrić already at the club and Aurélien Tchouaméni who chose the La Liga squad over Liverpool last summer.

But it would still be a surprise to see Fede Valverde sell.

The 24-year-old Uruguayan would be perfect under Jürgen Klopp, but taking him away from Real Madrid would be a very difficult task.

Despite this, Spanish newspaper El Nacional reports that after allegedly rejecting a bid worth $99m (£77m/€90m) last summer, Liverpool are back this summer. with a lower new bid of just $77m (£60m/€70m). returned. .

Liverpool.com says: As Real Madrid look to sign Kylian Mbappe, it’s possible some players will have to be sacrificed to fund this mega move. However, it remains to be seen if Valverde will be one of those players. If it’s even remotely possible, Liverpool should explore – but time will tell.

Kylian Mbappe (PSG)

Liverpool and owner FSG have decided internally that they will be willing to shell out a huge sum of money for Kylian Mbappé this summer, with MARCA hinting a mega move could be on the cards in an exclusive chat with the agent. FIFA Marco Kirdemir.

The Spanish outlet claim Kirdemir has ‘a very good relationship with insiders in Saudi Arabia and Qatar’ and the Reds are ready and able to shell out $300m (£236m/€274m) for Mbappe.

PSG are “very angry” and “angry” that Mbappé has told them he will not renew his contract and rather than lose him for nothing, would be willing to do business now at the right price. Obviously Real Madrid are also enthusiastic.

Liverpool.com says: There is absolutely no chance Liverpool will spend that kind of money on a player.

As we explained earlier in this piece, Liverpool greatly admire Mbappé – obviously – but there’s a difference between that and actually being able to afford the transfer fee (not to mention salary) demanded by a player of that calibre.

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Liverpool’s 24-year-old player will be fantastic, according to Jurgen Klopp, next season.

Jurgen Klopp would expect Darwin Nunez to shine for Liverpool next season after an uneven first year in the Premier League at Anfield.

According to Athletic, the German manager has high expectations for the 24-year-old striker, who scored 15 goals in his first season on Merseyside after Nunez completed a blockbuster transfer from Benfica to Liverpool that could cost up to £85m.

With Roberto Firmino leaving Liverpool, Nunez is expected to be given more minutes as Klopp looks to split playing time between his five-star strikers. And the Uruguayan international could make a name for himself in the new season.

In UEFA Europa League football, Nunez could become a Liverpool regular, making Klopp’s new task of juggling the team’s fitness while challenging for the Premier League title a challenge the former Benfica star could happily accept.

With Nunez now more accustomed to the Premier League and playing for Liverpool, fans expect him to improve on his goalscoring tally from last season, a feat the 24-year-old could easily match if he gives his brand new season. .

Klopp is right to demand more of Nunez in his second season at Liverpool

Nunez arrived at Liverpool this summer with one of Europe’s biggest shouts and while 15 goals isn’t a bad tally for a striker making his Premier League debut, many fans and critics were expecting more. . And Klopp has every right to demand more from the striker next season.

In fact, Nunez has grown in confidence with every game in England and for Liverpool.

And with the Reds entering a whole new world with the Europa League next year, the South American talisman could become the attacking leader of the Anfield side if all goes well for the former Benfica star.