Liverpool transfer news as Reds plan Jules Kounde offer plus Alisson latest
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesTransfersThe latest Liverpool transfer news as the Reds are linked with a move for Barcelona star Jules Kounde, and Juventus' optimism about its chances of signing Alisson is growingBarcelona defender Jules Kounde could be on the move this summer(Image: Urbanandsport/NurPhoto)Liverpool is reportedly plotting an offer to sign Jules Kounde from Barcelona at the end of the season.Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo says that Kounde's future at Barca is far from guaranteed, and that doubts have emerged due to some of his performances this season. Mundo Deportivo then references a Daily Mail report, which says that Liverpool could be in the market for both a right-back and a center-back this summer.Liverpool could kill two birds with one stone by signing Kounde, who can operate in both of those positions.
Kounde primarily operates as a right-back for Barcelona, but the majority of his career appearances before his 2022 move to Catalonia came as a center-back.READ MORE: Liverpool new kit for 2026/27 already 'on sale' in stores after latest leakREAD MORE: Why Arne Slot's wife and children didn't move to Liverpool after 'enquiries' to return to NetherlandsLiverpool has suffered fitness issues in both positions this season, with right-backs Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong missing large chunks of the campaign due to injury.Joe Gomez, who – like Kounde – is adept at playing at both right-back and center-back, is also prone to injury issues, while last summer's center-back signing, Giovanni Leoni, has been missing since September with a knee injury.The addition of France international Kounde would seriously strengthen Liverpool's squad, but he would not come cheap.Alisson continues to be linked with a move to Juventus(Image: Getty Images)Barcelona is only likely to entertain offers for the 27-year-old of around €80 million ($94 million) – an amount some way shy of his €1 billion ($1.17 billion) release clause!Meanwhile, Juventus's optimism over its chances of signing Alisson from Liverpool this summer has grown, according to GiveMeSport.Alisson has one year remaining on his current contract at Liverpool, but has been heavily linked with a move to Serie A in recent months.The Brazilian is not agitating for a move away and will ultimately allow Liverpool to have the final say on whether he can leave, but Juve is said to be feeling more confident of pulling off a deal.Juventus does not believe that agreeing on personal terms with Alisson will be an issue, especially if it secures qualification for next season's Champions League.Alisson remains Liverpool's first-choice goalkeeper, but his availability – or lack thereof – has become an issue over the last couple of seasons, and he is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury once again.Freddie Woodman has started Liverpool's last two games following an injury to second-choice stopper Giorgi Mamardashvili.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCTransfers