Liverpool transfer news: Reds face Federico Chiesa battle after £40m boost

Arne Slot has a big job on his hands at Liverpool after replacing Jurgen Klopp.

The Dutchman has been appointed as the Reds’ new manager and has been tasked with maintaining their challenge at the top of the Premier League. In order to do that, he might want to add a few new faces to his squad.

A host of players have been linked with moves to Anfield over the coming months, while some of the current squad could be set to go the other way.

With the transfer window due to open over the coming days, business could potentially be set to ramp up. Take a look at all of the latest Liverpool transfer rumours:

Liverpool in Chiesa battle

Long-term Liverpool target Federico Chiesa is a man in demand this summer. The Italian has been backed to leave Juventus, with new boss Thiago Motta far from convinced.

Liverpool have been linked to him on a number of occasions in the past, while they also had a big-money bid turned down two years ago. Should they renew their interest, they could face competition this time around.

As per Tutto Juve, Arsenal have entered the race for the Italian’s signature. Premier League interest is also represented by Newcastle.

Liverpool receive Minteh boost

Sticking with Newcastle, the Reds could potentially make a move for forward Yankuba Minteh. It is suggested by The Telegraph that the Magpies might be forced to sell him to ensure they abide by the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.

A fee of £40m has already been put on his head. Liverpool are among the teams interested in signing him should Newcastle go forward with a sale.

New boss Slot managed Minteh during his loan spell with former club Feyenoord last season. Strong interest has also reportedly been shown by clubs in Italy and Germany.

Man Utd consider Liverpool hijack

On the topic of his former players, Liverpool boss Slot could also make a swoop for another of his former players Teun Koopmeiners. The Dutchman seems highly likely to leave Atalanta in the summer.

While a move to Anfield would seem the most obvious, Koopmeiners is interesting a number of sides. Juventus are keen to sign him, while Liverpool’s rivals Man United could also swoop for him.

As per Calciomercato, the Red Devils would be ready to pay around €60 million (£51m) to take him to Old Trafford. Koopmeiners, 26, has three years remaining on his Atalanta deal.