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Liverpool have hit a problem in their pursuit of Milos Kerkez(Image: Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

Liverpool are set for an active summer transfer window as they bid to defend their Premier League title.

Having failed to make a major signing last summer, boss Arne Slot is set to see his squad boost this time around.

The £29.5million move for Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong is progressing, with the right-back expected to arrive at Anfield.



Their prime target has been Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez, who has impressed for the Cherries over the last two seasons.

But a move for the 21-year-old has not hit a major stumbling block, with a rival emerging onto the scene.

Here, Mirror Football rounds up all the latest Liverpool transfer news.

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A major stumbling block has emerged in Liverpool's pursuit of Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez.

Pep Guardiola is also keen on Kerkez, with City having made enquires about the possibility of signing him to emerge as genuine rivals.

Barcelona have been warned against signing Luis Diaz (Image: Getty Images)

Barcelona have been warned off pursuing a deal for Liverpool star Luis Diaz this summer.

Barranco has impressed for the Serie A side's Under-19s this season, playing 22 times for their Primavera side.

Palmero are resigned to losing the 17-year-old this summer, with Liverpool the frontrunners.