Liverpool latest: Transfer-linked star responds to rumours as £76m target 'agrees terms'

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Liverpool's pre-season is underway but the club's transfer business is far from doneLiverpool's pre-season has officially commenced as players start reporting for summer preparations today. However, it will be far from a complete squad as certain stars continue to enjoy their post-World Cup holidays.Some players will be linking up with the pre-season activities in the United States after Andoni Iraola's side travel across the pond.

And the fact he's prepared to make such a declaration on a public platform may suggest he's not particularly pleased with the speculation linking him with a departure from Anfield.Nevertheless, it remains entirely possible the Reds will seek to offload Jones, who now has less than 12 months left on his deal. However, Mikel Arteta's side appear to have stolen a march and are seemingly forging ahead with their own approach.French daily L'Equipe has reported Guimaraes, 28, has agreed to join Arsenal on a contract running until 2031.

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageThe Magpies have no desire to lose their captain, particularly after midfield partner Sandro Tonali's departure to Tottenham. However, it is conceivable an existing member of the midfield ranks may need to be offloaded should Iraola's side wish to make any late move for Guimaraes.