All of Tuesday’s Liverpool transfer gossip.
Reds alerted to Bony reduction
Liverpool and Tottenham are ready to move again for Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony, 25, as Swansea are set to drop his £19m release clause, according to the Daily Mirror.
The Reds are still in the market for a new striker following the sale of star striker Luis Suarez to Barcelona and the Ivorian has emerged as a top target for the club.
Reds lodge £18m bid for PSG forward
Liverpool have made an £18m offer to Paris St-Germain for Argentine forward Ezequiel Lavezzi, according to Italian website Tuttosport.
Brendan Rodgers is a long time admirer of the Argentine international and will look to see off interest from Chelsea for his signature.
Rodgers sees Reus hopes take a knock
Liverpool and Manchester United’s hopes of signing Marco Reus have been dealt a blow after Borussia Dortmund insisted the midfielder will not be leaving the Bundesliga club this summer, the Metro reports.
Bayern Munich has also declared their interest, but the club confirmed that he will remain with them for another season at least.
Coutinho in line for new deal
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is hoping that midfielder Philippe Coutinho will sign a new contract at Anfield in the near future, Sky Sports reports.
The Brazilian only joined up with the Reds 18 months ago, but has made such an impact that Rodgers hopes to reward his excellent form with a new contract.
Manquillo reveals he rejected Arsenal move for Liverpool switch
Atletico Madrid defender Javier Manquillo has rejected a move to Arsenal to sign for Liverpool, according to the Daily Mirror.
The 20-year-old is due at Anfield for a medical this week and has revealed that he was wary about competing with Mathieu Debuchy and Calum Chambers for a starting spot at the Emirates.