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Any new manager would want to bring in his new players, and the Reds have been linked with over a dozen names since the start of 2024.

One name has emerged as a target for Liverpool in recent days – Barcelona star Pedri.

The talented Spain international’s future has been a hot topic of conversation recently.

He will enter the final two years of his contract this summer, and Barcelona have a decision to make.

The journalist has claimed that he can ‘guarantee’ that there is nothing between Liverpool and Pedri right now.

Romano further claimed that talks will take place between the young midfielder and Barcelona over a new contract very soon.

He wrote in his Daily Briefing: “Despite what has been reported elsewhere, I can guarantee that there is nothing between Pedri and Liverpool, or between Liverpool and Barcelona for Pedri – the situation is completely quiet.

“Pedri is really happy and always super committed to Barcelona, and he’s a crucial part of the project at the Nou Camp.

“Of course, contract talks will have to take place in the next weeks and months – this will be one of the priorities for Barca after an agreement was reached for Pau Cubarsi (it’s just about the final details now); Pedri is another player who will speak to Barca about a new contract, talks will take place, but when PSG were interested in the past Pedri never wanted to entertain any talks because his full focus remains on Barcelona.

“So, a new contract will be a topic really soon between Pedri and Barca, and it’s also important to say that Liverpool have different priorities – a new centre-back, and a new player in the offensive positions, so these are the areas to watch, more than a big signing in midfield.”

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As things stand, there is nothing between Liverpool and Pedri.

However, if talks break down between the two parties, the Reds could come into the picture again.

If Barcelona can’t get Pedri to sign a new contract this summer, they could consider selling him because his stock is higher now than it will be next year, when he’ll have just a year left.

The Catalans will surely demand a huge fee if they have to sell him.