Sadio Mané might complete a surprise transfer amid claims from Liverpool, as Real Madrid has plans for Kylian Mbappé.

Roundup of Liverpool’s European rivals: Sadio Mane could join this summer just a year after leaving Anfield while Real Madrid have drawn up a plan for Kylian Mbappé.

Liverpool must have a successful summer in every aspect between the end of one season and the start of the next, from the transfer window to preparation plans.

Much of the preparations for summer have already been completed, but there is still much to be said when it comes to who goes where and when.

Last summer, part of the reconstruction was funded by the sale of Sadio Mané but Liverpool have no comparable asset to monetize this time around as there are obviously no players to let go other than those who leave at the end of their contract or are expected to earn a small fee.

And Mane is featured in today’s European football roundup as news breaks out from Germany over his future, with the ex-Liverpool star potentially returning to England. Here’s the Liverpool.com version of some of the biggest stories from European football today, with Kylian Mbappé included as PSG prepare for a shakeup.

Return of the transfer of Sadio Mané

Former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane is looking for a return to the Premier League this summer, with Bayern Munich hoping to sell the Senegalese star alongside Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry.

This according to BILD, with Manchester United and Newcastle listed as possible destinations for the winger. Liverpool would also be an option, but it won’t happen.

Liverpool.com says: Mane would like to stay at Bayern Munich but the year hasn’t gone well for him since he left, partly due to injuries. Selling Mané, Sané and Gnabry in a single window would be a huge challenge when it comes to finding replacements, but after narrowly winning the Bundesliga, Thomas Tuchel’s side need big changes…

It would be a surprise to see him at Manchester United, but the Old Trafford side were interested in a move ahead of his move to Liverpool. Newcastle also seem unlikely given he is 31 and Eddie Howe’s side are usually looking for young talent.

Karim Benzema at the latest

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, who has scored three goals in two games against Liverpool this season, has confirmed he intends to stay with the Spanish giants this summer despite being offered $341m ($344m). million pounds/400 million euros) for a match in Saudi Arabia.

” I’m staying ? Well, now I’m here. It’s the internet talking and the internet is not reality,” Benzema said during a speech at an event organized by MARCA, according to the Daily Mail.

If he stayed, it would mean Real Madrid would keep him until his contract expires in 2024 and then look to sign Kylian Mbappé from PSG. The Ligue 1 champions could lose Lionel Messi and Neymar this summer and then Mbappé a year later, which would mean a dramatic change in talent.

Liverpool.com says: Benzema staying a year would help Real Madrid sign Jude Bellingham this summer and then Mbappé in 2024. Signing both in one summer would be a huge outlay, but all could fall into place for La Liga.