It's never too early...Summer Transfer Thread

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Rakitic, Shaqiri/Kono, and a LB would be my perfect summer. With Borini, Suso, and Ilori returning, we'd have sufficient depth to stay in the top 4 and make a run to the knockout rounds of the CL.
Coady, Aspas, Coates, Assaidi, and Reina will be sold - a solid 20-25m in sales that pays for one of the 'top, top' players we'll sign.

 

A host of Premier League clubs, Liverpool included, are monitoring Rotherham United 18 yr old starlet Dan Rowe, currently impressing on-loan at Wycombe Wanderers.

Atletico Madrid forward Arda Turan has long been known as something of a Liverpool fan and, with the Reds edging towards a stunning title triumph, the Turkey international has expressed his affection once again.
Turan was given a Liverpool shirt when his friend and international colleague Nuri Sahi moved to Anfield, and the coveted winger has again conveyed the depth of feeling he has towards the Merseyside club. "Yes, I have a soft spot for Liverpool," Turan told EuroSport. Steven Gerrard is a very special player for me. Liverpool's history, the atmosphere at Anfield is really fascinating." Back to back titles in different leagues for this man? I'd love to see him join, but at 27, doesn't seem that our owners would be ready to splash the cash (even though an experienced, in his prime player wouldn't hurt at all...)

Reports are surfacing that reigning Serie A champions Juventus could be set to rival Borussia Monchengladbach and Premier League club Liverpool for the signature of Young Boys' Swiss hotshot Michael Frey.

Sam Allardyce will personally fly to Germany on Saturday to scout Nurnberg striker Josip Drmic, reports the Daily Mail. Emerging as one of the brightest talents in Germany, Arsenal, Everton and Liverpool have sent scouts to watch the Swiss international this season.

Valencia are challenging Arsenal and Liverpool to land Paris Saint-Germain starlet Lucas Digne on loan this summer. Both Premier League giants were in pursuit of the talented left-back before he completed a £13million move from Lille to PSG at the end of last season.

West Ham midfielder Mohamed Diame claims Liverpool want to sign him.

Dnipro winger Yevhen Konoplyanka has admitted that he is supporting Liverpool in the Premier League title race despite his January move to the club falling through. "Liverpool are challenging for the league in England. I'm supporting them. I want them to win it. Yes, us and Rodgers talked a little bit to each other. The interest from Liverpool was very much serious. It was serious, but now I'm thinking of it only as a dream, because [Dnipro] are challenging for league."

Liverpool continue to monitor Ricardo Rodriguez of Wolfsburg, who will be at the World Cup with Switzerland. Lots of links to the Swiss...

In what seems a remarkably ambitious move, Premier League table toppers Liverpool could try and sign Arsenal’s star centre-half Laurent Koscielny, reports Football Direct News.

Liverpool could make a summer move for highly-rated Porto youngster Juan Fernando Quintero,[football] direct news understands. The 21-year-old Colombian, who has been compared with Barcelona star Lionel Messi, is one of the most highly rated young players in world football at the moment, and could be set to attract further interest in the upcoming summer transfer window.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpools-brendan-rodgers-wants-more-3405374
Brendan Rodgers will demand more control over transfers when he opens talks about a new Liverpool contract at the end of the season. And the Reds boss hopes he will be negotiating from a position of strength by landing the club’s first title in 24 years.

 

Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea have all been monitoring the progress of the 20-year-old Hakan Calhanoglu, who has scored 10 goals and grabbed three assists in a dismal season for the Bundesliga strugglers (Hamburg).

Liverpool are planning a £6m move for David Marshall if Cardiff are relegated at the end of the season, according to reports from the Metro...Now Liverpool have also entered the race, with Brendan Rodgers keen to draft in a goalie to challenge current number one Simon Mignolet and provide cover for next season.

Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal are all tracking Real Sociedad winger Antoine Griezmann ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports from The Mirror.

Borussia Dortmund defender Marcel Schmelzer has emerged as a target for Liverpool, according to reports in Germany. A fee of 10m is reported.

SWANSEA defender Ben Davies has played down talk of a move to Atletico Madrid after also attracting interest from the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal.

Liverpool have received a boost ahead of the January transfer window after target Guillermo Ochoa revealed he would be interested in a move to the Premier League. The Ajaccio goalkeeper is said to be a target for Reds boss Brendan Rodgers, who wants to snap up the 28-year-old when his contract expires in the summer.

Recurring links to Fernando (Porto) and Inler (Napoli) as CM reinforcement.

8m move for Sandro from the Spuds. Doesn't make sense to me...but what do I know?

Liverpool’s push to add top quality additions to strengthen squad ahead of a return to the Champions League will see Brendan Rodgers ready to make an offer for Real Madrid youngster Isco.

Liverpool are said to be plotting a move for AS Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman despite the fact that the Dutch international is currently sidelined with a long term injury.

More links to Will Hughes.

 

Udinese's Colombian striker Luis Muriel might become the subject of a big transfer tussle in the summer. It has emerged that most of the top Italian clubs and Liverpool are interested in acquiring the services of the 23-year-old, according to Tutto Mercato.

Barcelona are willing to cash in on Cristian Tello this summer - but Liverpool will have to fight off AC Milan to secure the Spanish winger's signature.

Lazio are preparing a summer move for Monaco youngster Nicolas Isimat-Mirin, who was previously targeted by Fulham, Liverpool and West Ham.

Liverpool and Everton are set for a surprise summer battle for QPR midfielder Stephane Mbia, according to reports from France Football.

Bayern Munich will make one-time Liverpool target Diego Contento available for transfer this summer, according to Bild. The 23-year-old, who was the subject of an approach from the Reds last summer, has barely featured in Pep Guardiola's first-team plans this season, managing only six league starts.

Brendan Rodgers is looking to land Ukraine star Yevhen Konoplyanka at the second time of asking this summer.

Reports in Russia also claim that Liverpool want to sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Borussia Dortmund.