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The latest Liverpool transfer news and rumours, including updates on Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, Julian Alvarez, Caoimhin Kelleher and Luis Diaz
The summer transfer window is officially open, which means Liverpool can now complete new signings ahead of their Premier League title defence.
Liverpool have already secured their first signing of the summer with Jeremie Frimpong completing a permanent transfer from Bayer Leverkusen, with the Reds activating the £29.5 million release clause in the player's contract.
Attention will now turn toward the next transfer business that Liverpool could get over the line, with Florian Wirtz's name continuing to dominate headlines.
The Reds submitted a £109m bid to Leverkusen last week and remain in talks with the Bundesliga outfit to secure a deal to bring the Germany international to Anfield.
Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool, with reports suggesting that the left-back is valued by the Cherries at around £45m this summer.
In terms of potential departures, Luis Diaz is being heavily linked with a move away from Liverpool in the early days of the summer transfer window.
Barcelona and Al-Nassr have been credited with an interest in signing the Colombia international.
Catch up with the latest Liverpool FC transfer news in our live blog from the ECHO below.
Stephen Killen
Florian Wirtz to Liverpool latest: Reds have second bid rejected
According to Christian Falk, Liverpool have had a second bid rejected for Florian Wirtz.
The BILD head of football has claimed that the Reds offered a transfer fee of €130million (around £109m) but Bayer Leverkusen are standing firm on their valuation of €150million (£126m).
Luis Diaz celebrates winning the Premier League with Liverpool (Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Stephen Killen
Ibrahima Konate contract latest: Liverpool talks continue
Contract talks between Ibrahima Konate and Liverpool progressed late last month, the ECHO can reveal.
The Frenchman is into the final year of his contract at Anfield and the Reds will not want to find themselves in a similar situation to the saga that saw Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold all come to within months of leaving on a free transfer.
While the England full-back will depart, Liverpool could well find themselves in another contract standoff.
A host of top European clubs are circling the Frenchman.
The Reds' central defender insists he is happy on Merseyside and hit out at "completely fake" speculation from some in the media when chatting on his 26th birthday last week.
Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool kisses the Premier League trophy (Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Stephen Killen
Florian Wirtz talks to continue
Fabrizio Romano was up bright and early this morning to bring his latest information regarding Liverpool's pursuit of Florian Wirtz.
He claims that the Reds remain confident that a deal for the German can be finalised.
Talks have been scheduled throughout this week with the Reds, according to the reporter, optimistic to seal an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen.
Liverpool transfer target Florian Wirtz (Image: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
Stephen Killen
Liverpool join elite European clubs for Timber
Liverpool are reportedly interested in Feyenoord midfielder Quinten Timber.
According to Caught Offside, the Dutchman has emerged as a transfer target for several of Europe's elite clubs with the Reds among them.
However, Timber is currently sidelined after suffering a serious knee injury.
Feyenoord are said to be willing to listen to offers in the region of €25m to €30million should the midfielder turn down a new deal.
Man United, Arsenal and Spurs are all said to be among the Premier League contingent monitoring him, while clubs from Italy, Spain and Germany are also said to be in the hunt.
(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Stephen Killen
Liverpool determined to sign Florian Wirtz
We kick off with the latest from our Liverpool writer Paul Gorst.
And it's a bit of a biggie as he takes a look through the Liverpool stock take.
Plus an update on Florian Wirtz as the Reds remain in talks with Leverkusen for the 22-year-old having tabled a £109m offer on Friday for the Germany international.
Liverpool are determined to thrash out a club-record deal for Florian Wirtz, competition will likely increase in the attacking midfield areas next season.
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