Liverpool transfer news: Mbappe, Fernandes, Fekir, van den Berg

Kylian Mbappe mania hits Anfield after
Daniel Sturridge’s Instagram picture

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The photo sent Liverpool fans into “meltdown”, reports the
Daily Express, and increased speculation that
the Reds could be trying to entice the 20-year-old ace to
Merseyside. 

In recent weeks the World Cup winner has been linked to
both Barcelona and Real Madrid, but this is now the second time
that he has “dropped a hint” that he could be heading to the
Premier League. 

Recently, while appearing on an ESPN show, Mbappe chose Liverpool when
challenged to a match on the Fifa video game, conclusive
proof in the world of Transfer Talk that he’s eyeing a move to
Anfield.

Meanwhile, Sturridge, who was released by Liverpool at the end
of the season, has been recently linked with Glasgow clubs Celtic and
Rangers. 

Fernandes fight

Manchester United have been “rocked”, the Express claims, and Liverpool are
responsible.

According to the paper, the Old Trafford outfit have had
their hearts set on Bruno Fernandes for months but their hopes of
landing the Portugal international have “been dealt a blow” with
Liverpool tabling a bid for the Sporting Lisbon star.

The Express says that United are “keen” to make Fernandes
their third signing of the summer after Daniel James and Aaron
Wan-Bissaka, but Jurgen Klopp has other ideas. 

The Anfield gaffer has “made an approach” for the
midfielder and is determined to beat his rivals to the
prize. 

However, according to Portuguese newspaper Journal de
Notices, there could be a twist to the saga with Tottenham also
loitering with intent.

Spurs are allegedly ready to meet Sporting’s asking price
of £62m, which for the moment Liverpool are reluctant to
do.

Fekir talks

According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, which quotes French sources,
Liverpool are once more on the tail of Lyon attacking midfielder
Nabil Fekir. 

The 25-year-old was linked to the Reds 12 months ago, and
although nothing came of the speculation, Liverpool and AC Milan
are said to be circling Fekir once more. 

Asked about the rumours, Lyon president Jean Michel Aulas
replied: “We are talking with other clubs but I won’t reveal the
details.

“We are speaking with people who are not in a hurry to
close the deal because they want to do things
properly. We don’t need the money and if we don’t
receive the right offer we can retain him.”

It’s believed Lyon would consider an offer in the region
of £55m.

Van den Berg bagged

One player who is definitely now a Red is 17-year-old
Dutch defender Sepp van den Berg. 

Liverpool’s official website confirmed the move on
Thursday, explaining that the Netherlands under-19 international
has left PEC Zwolle to sign “a long-term contract” at
Anfield. 

Highly regarded in his homeland, van den Berg said of his
move: “It is, for me, the biggest club in the world and it’s a
dream come true. I’m really excited.”