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Liverpool have been linked with several players already this summer, with Arne Slot looking to strengthen his ranks as much as possible.

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However, with how competitive the market is this season, if Liverpool don’t move fast, they could start to lose out on more of their targets as the start of the 2025-26 campaign edges closer.

The Belgian is 20 years old and currently plies his trade for Ligue 1 side Lyon and was one of their best players last season.

And, even though Slot has shown an interest in Fofana, a new report from L’Equipe has shared that Chelsea have taken the first steps in the race and have made ‘initial contact’ with Lyon’s management.



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One of the main reasons why Liverpool were being linked with so many wingers was due to Luis Diaz’s expected departure.

For the last few months, the Colombia international has been linked with a move to Barcelona, with Diaz even admitting that he and his agent had been talking to clubs regarding his future.



PlayerGamesGoalsAssistsNico Williams45117Luis Diaz50178The 2024-25 seasons of Nico Williams and Luis Diaz in numbers.

Indeed, Saudi clubs have shown an interest in acquiring Diaz’s services, but one thing he’s made clear from the start is that he wishes to continue playing in the top leagues for as long as possible.
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