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Real Madrid medical booked for Dean Huijsen

Linked with a $66 million (£50 million) move to various Premier League clubs including Liverpool, Real Madrid appears set to win the race to sign Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth.

According to Ben Jacobs, the center-back is set to undergo a medical with Los Blancos in the next 24 hours or so with a view to wrapping up the signing.

Trent Alexander-Arnold will sign for Xabi Alonso's side too.

AFC Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen celebrates scoring against Arsenal (Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images)

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Tsimikas eyed be Leeds

Leeds United is eyeing up Kostas Tsimikas, according to the Daily Mail.

The left-back is seen as a potential replacement for Junior Firpo, who is expected to join Real Betis in the summer.

Tsimikas' position at Liverpool could come under threat this summer, with the Reds being linked with Milos Kerkez, who it's thought will provide competition for Andy Robertson.

Kostas Tsimikas has been linked with a move to Leeds United from Liverpool.

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Arsenal 'reservations' about Benjamin Sesko

The Athletic's David Ornstein has suggested Arsenal has reservations about signing Benjamin Sesko.

Speaking on NBC Sports (via TeamTalk) the transfer expert suggested the Gunners may be wary of making a move for the RB Leipzig striker due to his price, or potentially down to him as a player.

That could play into Liverpool's hands, with Sesko also being linked with a move to Anfield.

Benjamin Sesko during RB Leipzig's clash against Werder Bremen (Image: Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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Jorrel Hato lined up

Jorrel Hato is being lined up by Liverpool as a potential alternative to Dean Huijsen, according to Fabrizio Romano.

With Real Madrid looks as though it is going to win the race for the Bournemouth defender, the Reds will have to look elsewhere, and Hato is said to be on their list.

Both Liverpool and Chelsea are said to have listed the Ajax defender, although Romano issues a warning that negotiating with the Dutch club is not going to be easy.

Ajax talent Jorrel Hato.

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Rodrygo talks

Liverpool has already had contact with the agents of Rodrygo, with an exit from Real Madrid not being ruled out by the Spanish giant, according to reports in France.

Sports Zone claims that the Brazilian is no longer considered "untransferable" in the minds of Bernabeu chiefs.

Already, talks are said to have occurred with Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal, while discussions are also taking place with Paris Saint-Germain.

Rodrygo during Real Madrid's clash against Athletic Club de Bilbao (Image: Photo By Oscar J. Barroso/Europa Press via Getty Images)

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Dean Huijsen release clause activated

Real Madrid has activated Dean Huijsen's release clause, according to The Athletic, with the Spanish giant now in the process of finalizing a deal for the Bournemouth defender.

That means Liverpool's hopes of signing him look to be well and truly over now, with the Reds instead having to look at alternatives.

AFC Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen celebrates scoring against Arsenal (Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images)

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Xavi Simons 'ready to leave'

Xavi Simons is ready to leave RB Leipzig this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Liverpool has been linked with the Netherlands international, who only completed a permanent move to Leipzig from PSG in January.

And it's claimed he's now eyeing up a move, with Premier League clubs and Bayern Munich all eyeing up his situation.

RB Leizpig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons (Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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Dean Huijsen camp in Madrid

Dean Huijsen's representatives have traveled to Spain in order to close a deal with Real Madrid, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Bournemouth defender's camp is said to be in Madrid to discuss the length of the contract, with a five-year deal said to be on the table.

The player's $66M release clause is set to be paid in three instalments, with Liverpool's hopes of signing the Spanish international seemingly fading away.

Dean Huijsen of Bournemouth (Image: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

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Frimpong deal 'resolved quickly'

More on Jeremie Frimpong, with The Athletic's David Ornstein now reporting that a deal may be moving closer with Liverpool.

It's claimed that the Reds are advancing in talks, with Frimpong's camp increasingly confident that a deal will be struck.

Bayer Leverkusen is said to be aware of the situation, and expects it to be resolved quickly once the Bundesliga season finishes on Saturday.

Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong.

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Jeremie Frimpong talks advance

Liverpool's talks with Jeremie Frimpong have advanced again, and a deal is now close, according to Fabrizio Romano.

It's claimed that the player has always been keen on a move to Anfield, and the Reds are progressing on the details of an agreement, including his salary and the length of his contract, which has been reported to be five years by other sources.

Jeremie Frimpong looks on during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund at BayArena on May 11, 2025 (Image: Pau Barrena/Getty Images)

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Real Madrid makes new Alexander-Arnold request

Real Madrid has asked Liverpool to release Trent Alexander-Arnold for free before the end of his contract at Anfield so that he can play in this summer's Club World Cup.

That's according to The Telegraph, who also reports that Alexander-Arnold would forego the rest of his Liverpool salary in order to make the move happen.

As things stand, Real would have to pay Liverpool a fee in order to sign Alexander-Arnold in time for the start of the Club World Cup, and reports have previously suggested a small offer was being considered.

Now though, it seems the Spanish giant isn't willing to pay - if that's the case, Liverpool knows exactly what it should do.

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Florian Wirtz truth

There were varying reports regarding Liverpool's interest in Florian Wirtz on Wednesday.

Reports in Germany claimed that Liverpool met with the Bayer Leverkusen star and his family - however, Liverpool.com understands that is not the case.

The Reds do hold a long-standing interest in Wirtz, but the expectation is that he will remain in Germany this summer.

What's more, reports that Leverkusen has an asking price of €150 million ($183M) are likely to put off any would-be buyers.

Florian Wirtz has been linked with Liverpool (Image: Getty Images)

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Alexander Isak 'intrigued' by Liverpool

Alexander Isak would be "intrigued" by a move to Liverpool, according to BBC Sport.

However, it seems that Newcastle holds all the cards in terms of a potential move, and its resolve will be strengthened if the Magpies qualify for the Champions League.

Although it's suggested that Isak would be interested by Liverpool or Arsenal, it's also made clear there are no indications he would actively seek out a move to either club, with the chances of him leaveing Newcastle this summer described as "remotely slim".

Alexander Isak (Image: Getty Images)

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Latest transfer news and rumors

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