The Reds identify Morgan Gibbs-White's replacement amid interest from the Lilywhites in their talisman, while the Merseyside giants enter the race for a French sensation. Read on for our round-up of some of the juiciest transfer gossip this Wednesday.
Forest target Ramsey
Despite Nottingham Forest's resistance, Tottenham Hotspur remain keen on triggering Morgan Gibbs-White's buy-out clause. As such, the Reds have started exploring the market to find a new attacking midfielder.
According to The Telegraph, Forest have made Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey their number one target this window. It has been previously reported that Villa value the England Under-21s star at upwards of £30million. Whispers Rating: 3.5/5
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Liverpool join Ekitike chase
Liverpool are keen to sign a new number nine this summer, and their priority target is understood to be Newcastle United's Alexander Isak. However, they have been told the Swede is not for sale in this window.
As such, Sky Sports suggests the Merseyside outfit are now expected to rival Newcastle for the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt's French striker Hugo Ekitike. Whispers Rating: 3/5
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Napoli find Nunez alternative
Liverpool's search for a new striker is motivated by their desire to offload Darwin Nunez. Napoli initially showed a serious interest in the Uruguayan but, as per Fabrizio Romano, the Serie A side have informed the Reds that their pursuit can be considered over.
Instead, Napoli are set to sign Lorenzo Lucca from Udinese. The verbal agreement between the two clubs is already in place over an initial loan deal worth £7.8million plus an obligation to buy for £22.5million. The Italian striker will sign a five year deal with the Naples-based outfit. Whispers Rating: 4.5/5
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Brentford bid for Mbeumo's replacement
Earlier this week, Romano reported that Brentford are considering Omari Hutchinson as Bryan Mbeumo's potential replacement.
Now, Tom Collomosse of the Daily Mail claims that the Bees have bid £35million for the Ipswich Town winger. It is added that the London club's offer would trigger Hutchinson's release clause at Ipswich. The development suggests Mbeumo is nearing a move to Manchester United. Whispers Rating: 4.5/5
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United and Milan battle for Estupinan
Apart from Mbeumo, who is expected to be fielded as a wide playmaker by Ruben Amorim, United are also in the market for a new wing-back, and they face competition from AC Milan for one of their targets.
Talksport's Alex Crook reveals that the two European powerhouses are interested in Brighton & Hove Albion left-back Pervis Estupinan. The Seagulls are open to parting ways with the Ecuadorian, having strengthened the position by signing Maxim De Cuyper early this summer. Whispers Rating: 2.5/5
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