Liverpool faces a huge summer as it bids to challenge for the title next season. The Reds have fallen short in the final weeks of the season and look set to finish third under departing boss Jürgen Klopp.
There are still two matches remaining of the Klopp era, with Liverpool travelling to Aston Villa on Monday before an emotional final day farewell when Wolves visits Anfield.
Arne Slot looks to be the man to take over and he will work with incoming sporting director Richard Hughes to identify transfer targets. At least one defensive addition will likely be targeted but Slot may have other ideas on where else to strengthen.
Reds striker Darwin Núñez has fueled transfer speculation this week after deleting Liverpool-related content on his social media pages. The Uruguayan has struggled for goals in recent weeks and found himself out of the side.
Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds today, including more links to a winger who has impressed in the Eredivisie. Liverpool could also face competition from two Premier League rivals for a talented full-back.
Bradley Locko (Brest)
Liverpool is one of a number of Premier League clubs reportedly monitoring French left-back Bradley Locko ahead of the summer transfer window. Locko spent last season on loan at Brest from Reims, before joining permanently before the start of this campaign.
He cost the club just $644k (£515k/€500k) but has been a revelation, featuring in every Ligue 1 match this term. Brest has enjoyed a remarkable campaign and is on course to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
According to Football Insider, Liverpool has made checks on the 22-year-old this season, while Aston Villa and West Ham are also keen. Locko is likely to be in France’s squad for the Olympics and could see his reputation soar further at the tournament.
Liverpool already has Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas on its books but is said to be keen to bring in defensive reinforcements this summer. Both players have struggled with injuries over the course of the season.
