Liverpool unlikely to spend big money despite Dybala & De Ligt links (Echo)

Liverpool are unlikely to be spending big money in this summer's transfer window, despite recent links to Paulo Dybala and Matthijs De Ligt.

Reports in Italy this week claimed the Reds were "serious" about making a move for Juve star Dybala in the upcoming window, with Jurgen Klopp reportedly keen to significantly boost his firepower for next season.

However any potential fee for Dybala is likely to be in excess of €100million given the current market rate for world stars such the gifted Argentina international.

Such sums comfortably dwarf the £75m Liverpool paid to make Virgil van Dijk the most expensive player in Anfield history in January 2018 and the Reds won't be shelling out anywhere near the eye-watering amounts of the past two transfer windows.

The same applies to Ajax captain De Ligt, who saw his name connected with Liverpool earlier this month after he hinted he would be keen on a move to Anfield.

The 19-year-old centre-back is one of world football's most highly-rated prospects and partners Van Dijk at the heart of the Netherlands defence.

The ECHO understands that Liverpool won't be spending huge amounts in the upcoming transfer window, with Reds boss Klopp more than happy with the bulk of a squad that is in contention for a Premier League and Champions League double.