Liverpool have already made a major signing this summer, paying £35m for Alexis Mac Allister, but Jurgen Klopp’s side are expected to be active in the transfer market

After failing to qualify for the Champions League, Liverpool are set to undergo a major rebuild this summer.

There has already been a lot of activity at Anfield, with James Milner, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Roberto Firmino all leaving the club on a free transfer. Alexis Mac Allister, meanwhile, became Liverpool’s first signing of the summer after completing a £35m transfer from Brighton.

Many more new signings are expected in the coming months as Jürgen Klopp looks to strengthen his squad, with Liverpool not expected to count against them in the Europa League.

With that in mind, here are some of the key transfer conversations to emerge from Anfield. Liverpool and Manchester United have long been credited with an interest in Ajax defender Jurrien Timber, but Arsenal are looking to outplay their Premier League rivals.

Arsenal have made a £30million bid for the Netherlands international, according to Athletic. However, they are still £20m short of Ajax’s £50m asking price as the 22-year-old has two years left on his current deal. The report states that “there is optimism that a compromise can be reached” and that Timber has already agreed personal terms with the Gunners.

Timber admitted in April that he was likely to leave this summer, telling De Telegraaf: “There is a lot of concrete interest and I have made arrangements with Ajax. Last year Ajax m asked to stay at least one more season to extend my contract. As a boy at the club, I did it with love and after the season we decided to review the situation.”

Villarreal chairman Fernando Roig has admitted winger Samuel Chukwueze could be sold this summer, with Liverpool one of the interested parties, but promising they would not “undermine” him with even a single year on his contract.

“It’s true that he is excited to play for a big club in Europe or in the Premier League,” Roig told AS. If this option presented itself, we would sit down and negotiate it. But it will be necessary to see if there is a favorable offer for the three parties.

“In this case, no offer has arrived yet. What is clear is that if something really good doesn’t arrive, it will stay.” We don’t care if there is still another year. To break even, we have to sell. But let it be clear that we are in no hurry. We won’t cut anyone.”

This is Van de Ven’s agent

Wolfsburg defender Micky van de Ven has also been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool and the player’s agent has admitted that “many clubs” are interested in signing him.

“Micky has played a fantastic season,” Jose Fortes Rodriguez told WAZ. “There are many clubs interested. It would be stupid to say now that he will definitely stay at Wolfsburg. Anything can happen this summer.”

“A player like Micky, who has developed so well – calls from clubs come automatically. I am asked: ‘How is the situation? Do we have a chance?’ As I said, anything can happen this summer. He may leave. But if the right club doesn’t show up, why wouldn’t Micky stay at Wolfsburg?”

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Rumor has it that Liverpool target Samuel Chukwueze is excited about the prospect of a move to the Premier League this summer.

Chukwueze has been linked with a move to Anfield as the Reds seek senior cover for their forwards. And speaking to Spanish newspaper AS, Villarreal CEO Noig Negueroles admitted the La Liga side would consider him should a bid for the 24-year-old materialise.

“The Samu is an exceptional kid who has been with us for many years,” Negueroles said. “It’s true that he is looking forward to playing for a big club in Europe or the Premier League and we have always worked hand in hand to improve. If this option presented itself, we would sit down to negotiate it.

“But it remains to be seen whether a favorable offer will arrive for all three parties. In this case, there is still no offer and he still has one year left on his contract. We know that if something really good doesn’t materialize, it will continue [at Villarreal].”

Villarreal boss drops Chukwueze reference

With just one year left on his contract, it looks possible that Liverpool could get Chukwueze for less than the £29m they would have offered for him in 2020 [France Football].

If they could, he would have the potential to be a big deal for the Reds. Aged just 24, Chukwueze has played over 200 times for Villarreal and won 28 caps for Nigeria. He showed a lot in those games which suggests he can go further in the Premier League.

There are still some inconsistencies in his game to iron out, but at Liverpool he would have the opportunity to do so.

Chukwueze is naturally left-footed and could be the replacement for Mohamed Salah that Jurgen Klopp never really had. As he is seven years younger than Salah, there would be potential to develop the Nigerian as Mo’s successor.

Whether or not Chukwueze would be thrilled at the prospect of playing second fiddle is another matter. He might be excited for the Premier League, but at Anfield he should bide his time in a stacked striker.

However, we think there is room for Liverpool’s offensive capabilities to improve this summer. For the fare it’s likely to cost, you might not find much better than Chukwueze.