LIV transfer news: Guehi boost as wantaway star's transfer preference emerges

Liverpool are edging closer to the signing of Marc Guehi while Harvey Elliott could be on his way out as Arne Slot aims to streamline his squad for the upcoming season

Strike while the iron's hot, they say, and Liverpool have done exactly that this summer. Boasting their newfound status as Premier League champions, the Reds have already spent more than £200million.

June alone saw the arrivals of Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong while Trent Alexander-Arnold was the big-name departure. There are plenty more ins and outs expected to occur over the coming weeks, as we approach pre-season.

The Reds will head to Asia later this month for a tour, with the squad firstly set to meet up for training in Kirkby next Monday, July 7. But there could be a fourth signing between now and then, with a deal for Marc Guehi in the pipeline.

There's now been an update on the Crystal Palace defender as well as the future of Harvey Elliott. The Reds midfielder could be one of several players to leave for pastures new before the summer transfer window closes on September 1.

Here's a round-up of the latest transfer news from Anfield.

Reds get Guehi boost

Crystal Palace are one step away from acquiring their replacement for Marc Guehi, boosting Liverpool's chances of signing the England international. The Eagles have agreed the basics of a deal to sign Ousmane Diomande, 21, from Sporting Lisbon.

Portuguese outlet A Bola report that Palace have landed on a €55million (£47m) fee for the Ivorian centre-back. All that's left is to settle Diomande's sell-on clause and if things go smoothly on Palace's end, it'll open the door for Guehi to leave Selhurst Park, having entered the final year of his contract.

Read the full story on Guehi here.

Elliott preference emerges

Harvey Elliott wants to join a Champions League club if he leaves Liverpool this summer. Elliott, 22, was named player of the tournament as England won the under-21 European Championship after he scored five goals in six games.

But the midfielder's future is uncertain. The Athletic report that Liverpool would be willing to accept a fee in excess of £40m if a buy-back clause is inserted, or above £50m without one.

Read the full story on Elliott here.

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Arsenal enter Ekitike race

Arsenal have joined the race for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, who's been linked with a move to Liverpool. France youth international Ekitike has also attracted interest from Manchester United and Chelsea, having netted 22 goals and laid on 12 assists last season.

German publication Bild claim that Arsenal have 'suddenly' turned their attention the 23-year-old as an alternative to top targets Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko. It's added that Eintracht are holding out for a bid worth between €80m and €100m (£68m and £85m).