Liverpool transfer news LIVE: 'Concrete step' taken to sign £52m star, Barcola stance, Salah latest

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Today06:44 BST'Concrete steps'Liverpool have taken “concrete steps” to sign Sporting CP winger Francisco Trincao, according to Caught Offside.The 26-year-old is said to be drawing interest from Chelsea in addition to the Reds and reports suggest he has a £52m release clause in his contract.The versatile attacker can play on the right or centrally and has 12 goals and 18 assists from 51 appearances for Sporting this term.Today06:41 BSTGood morningThank you for joining us for a day of news and transfer updates. There isn't long until the transfer window opens!